THE CAGED FIREBIRD
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BOOK 2 of WOUT
In the shadows of societal expectations and traditional restrictions, a young girl named Malini Mukherjee discovers the fire of rebellion within herself. Forced into an arranged marriage in 1840s Bengal, her world seems to crumble around her, shattering her dreams of education and freedom. But Malini is not one to bow to tradition without a fight. Torn between duty and desire for independence, she finds herself on a path that leads to unexpected challenges and hidden strengths. Can she break free from the cages around her-society's rules, her own heart, and the choices that threaten to define her future?
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