Fiction
Climbing the Stairs
A novel
India, 1941
A nonviolent Freedom Struggle
A violent world war

When her family is shattered by an unforeseen tragedy and her brother Kitta makes a shocking choice, will Vidya find the strength to battle for her rights on her own?

Climbing the stairs will be released in May 2008 by Penguin-Putnam. It is targeted at young adults and older audiences. . If you are interested in purchasing Climbing the Stairs as soon as it is in print, please write and let the author know, using the contact form.

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