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Shobhan Bantwal’s books are romantic, colorful, action-packed tales, rich with elements of Indian culture — stories that entertain, educate, and enlighten . . .
The Sari Shop Widow - book cover link to Kensington Books

THE SARI SHOP WIDOW offers a rare and insightful glimpse into the vibrant world of Indian-American fashions and immigrant culture. A young businesswoman rediscovers the magic of love, family, and tradition as she fights to save her failing sari boutique in New Jersey…

"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America" – NYT bestselling author Caridad Pineiro

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Pub. Date: August 25, 2009
The Sari Shop Widow - book cover link to Kensington Books

The FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER takes the reader into a world where the corrupt and covert practice of gender-selective abortion still thrives and female children are disappearing. This gripping novel asks: Where can a woman turn when her life’s greatest blessing is seen as a curse?

"Shobhan Bantwal's novel takes readers into a world that is exotic yet completely accessible . . . makes a compelling and memorable story" – NYT bestselling author Mary Jo Putney

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The Dowry Bride - book cover link to Kensington Books

THE DOWRY BRIDE tells the poignant and explosive story of a young bride victimized by India’s controversial Dowry System and Arranged Marriage. Caught between tradition and the truths buried in her heart, a dowry bride will discover the real cost of the only things worth having in life…

"Packed with detail…splendidly depicts passion, brutality, and cultures in conflict." – NYT bestselling author Dorothy Garlock

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* "CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN A SARI SHOP" CONTEST
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* READERS WANT MORE COPIES OF "THE DOWRY BRIDE"
Based on the demand Kensington Publishing has ordered 4th printing of "The Dowry Bride" in November 09.
* HALLOWEEN CONTEST - WINNER
Halloween in a SARI SHOP contest winner is declared.
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* BOOK CLUB CONTEST - WINNER
One lucky book club is winner of ten autographed copies of
        THE SARI SHOP WIDOW. See details on the Contests page.
* THE DOWRY BRIDE has won a 2008 Golden Leaf Award
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