Safed Libaas Wali Ladki (Girl in White Cotton)

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2020, Avni Doshi's debut novel delves into complex mother-and-daughter relationships against a backdrop of family secrets and shifting memories. Poignant and unflinching, the story explores themes of identity, devotion, and deception as the characters navigate their intertwined pasts and present struggles. With its sharp intelligence and emotional depth, the novel offers a compelling reflection on how personal histories shape our understanding of truth.