The Mistress Of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey in Paperback

In 1922 Bombay, child mortality is high and women struggle to access basic healthcare. Perveen Mistry, the only female lawyer in the city, is determined to make a difference. When she witnesses an accident at a fundraiser for a new women's hospital, she takes on the case of the young ayah, Sunanda, who has been wrongly accused. Despite objections from her family, Perveen brings Sunanda to live with her at the Mistry home. As she delves deeper into the case, Perveen uncovers a web of lies and risks her own safety in the pursuit of justice. With her personal life also in turmoil, Perveen must navigate the complexity of the Gujarati community in her search for the truth. Will she be able to clear Sunanda's name and protect her own family?