BANDIT QUEENS Paperback

"The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff is a darkly humorous and compelling debut novel that follows Geeta, a woman in a remote Indian village who is widely believed to have murdered her no-good husband, even though he simply disappeared five years ago. This notorious reputation, however, surprisingly grants her a newfound sense of freedom and respect, as no one dares to mess with a "self-made" widow. But when other women in the village, inspired by her perceived success and desperate to escape their own abusive marriages, start approaching Geeta for her "expertise" in husband disposal, things quickly spiral out of control. The book is a razor-sharp blend of wit, social commentary, and a unique take on female friendship and empowerment, as Geeta navigates a series of unexpected events that will change not only her life but also the lives of all the women in her village.