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The World Unseen

Miriam is the traditional young Indian mother, hardworking and self-effacing. When she meets the rebellious Amina who confounds the Indian community by driving a taxi and setting up a cafe with a black man, her world is turned upside down.

Audience
adultyoung adult
Length
medium · 344 pages

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