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The Abduction of Sita

by R.K. Narayan

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A HERO MUST SAVE THE WOMAN HE LOVES...

Ravana, the Supreme Lord, has enslaved all the gods. Although he now rules the world, he cannot resist a beautiful woman. When he catches a glimpse of the princess Sita, he falls under her spell and steals her away.

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Her beloved husband, Rama, will do anything to get her back. With the help of the brave monkey Hanuman, he journeys across the world to find her. But the evil Ravana will not give up Sita without a fight.

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short · 111 pages

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