The Rule Breakers by Preeti Shenoy in Paperback

There are two types of individuals in this world: those who abide by the rules and those who don't hesitate to defy them. Set in the mid-90s, we meet Veda, a studious and driven young woman with big aspirations for her future. However, her dreams are dashed when her parents arrange a marriage for her without her consent. Forced to leave behind her carefree life in Joshimath, filled with meaningful conversations and cherished moments with her siblings and best friend, Suraj, she moves to a flat in Pune with her apathetic husband and difficult mother-in-law. Despite being raised to be obedient and meek, Veda can't help but feel trapped and unfulfilled in her new life. Yet, amidst the despair and stagnation, she manages to find a glimmer of hope in an unexpected turn of events. Will she achieve this by breaking the rules or by following them? In this gripping novel, Preeti Shenoy takes a daring approach in