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An Ayah’s Choice
Published by Onwe Press
Paperback: £9.99
Underpinned by true events, An Ayah’s Choice draws us into a rarely seen aspect of British Indian history. Following the momentous life of Jaya Devani, an Indian woman harbouring a secret that propels her to find her own agency against a backdrop of sex, class and race discrimination.
In a small Indian village in 1900, aspiring artist Jaya Devani yearns for freedom beyond the confines of the life expected of her. When she begins a tumultuous relationship with her British colonial employer, William Edmundson, she launches herself on course for a new life as an ayah, a nanny, in London. Arriving on British shores as the suffragette movement is growing, Jaya grapples with a choice: can she really find freedom in the arms of William, or will she have to seek out her own way to be truly free?
A story of the tenacity of the human spirit, friendship and blazing your own path. Perfect for fans of The Paris Library and The Beekeeper of Aleppo.
REVIEWS
“I was completely riveted, utterly spellbound, and sorry to see it end.” - USA Today bestselling author Julianne Maclean
“A Rare Jewel. Shahida Rahman's starkly drawn prose will linger in the memory.” - New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn
"A page-turner exploring how Jaya find her own agency against a backdrop of sex, class and colour based discrimination" - Helen Pankhurst CBE
LASCAR
Lascar is the epic story of one man’s journey to fulfil his destiny.
When Ayan discovers his brother has cancer, the need to cover medical expenses propels him to leave poverty-stricken Bengal and emulate their late father by becoming a lascar (seaman) – shovelling coal in the bowels of the steamships trading between India and England.
The brutal reality of this existence leaves Ayan fearing for his life. Fleeing the ship, he disappears into the bitter-cold streets of Victorian London.
What follows is a true test of faith, as Ayan experiences love, loss, prejudice and extreme injustice.
After serving time for a crime he did not commit, the kindness of a new friend, and a chance meeting with a young half-caste street urchin changes everything, prompting Ayan to re-examine his life…
£10.99 Paperback
RANI GOES TO THE MELA
It's Rani's first mela. Grandad thinks she's too little to take part. Everything changes when Rani gets lost.
£9.99 hardback
RANI AND THE WEDDING SHOES
It’s Rani’s sister’s wedding and Rani has been given the most important job of all.
However, what started as a fun game of hide and seek looks as though it might go horribly wrong, until Rani’s mummy saves the day.
£9.99 hardback
RANI BUYS A SARI
Rani’s mummy asks for her help in choosing a sari as a birthday present for her aunty who will be visiting from Bangladesh. Rani is excited, but with so much choice, which colour will she pick?
£9.99 hardback
