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A guardian and a thief
Book • 2025
A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar is set in a near-future Kolkata, India, grappling with the harsh realities of climate change.
The story revolves around Ma, her elderly father, and her two-year-old daughter, who are trying to escape the famine and floods.
Their chance at escape is jeopardized when a thief steals their food and immigration papers, weaving together Ma's struggle with the story of the burglar.
The novel delves into themes of hope, love, and morality in the face of scarcity and crisis.
Majumdar explores how these characters navigate the complex moral dilemmas that arise from their desperate circumstances.
The story revolves around Ma, her elderly father, and her two-year-old daughter, who are trying to escape the famine and floods.
Their chance at escape is jeopardized when a thief steals their food and immigration papers, weaving together Ma's struggle with the story of the burglar.
The novel delves into themes of hope, love, and morality in the face of scarcity and crisis.
Majumdar explores how these characters navigate the complex moral dilemmas that arise from their desperate circumstances.
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