What Reviewers are saying about "The Dowry Bride"
THE DOWRY BRIDE is Shobhan Bantwal's first novel, and it's an incredible beginning. . . Both the brighter and darker sides of India leap off the pages of this excellent, beautifully composed story. For a very exciting, enlightening, and entertaining way to start your autumn reading,
do not miss THE DOWRY BRIDE. It's a real page turner!
~~~~ RomanceReviewsToday (Jani Brooks) - A Perfect TEN
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THE DOWRY BRIDE is an insightful look at India's culture . . . The story line is incredible . . . a powerful discerning look at relationships . . . a fabulous look at the importance of a dowry in India in spite of laws protecting the rights (and apparently the life) of a bride.
~~~~ Harriet Klausner (Amazon's Top Reviewer) - 5 Stars
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This is one story that is a great read for any time of the year and one that should be read and shared.
~~~~ Coffee Time Romance (Liadan Brodie) - 5 Cups
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It’s a beautifully written book that explores the morbid side of humanity. . . The Dowry Bride will make you cry, laugh, frown and most of all think . . . Bantwal takes a brave look at an old topic and delivers a piece of work that may just make an impact. Wonderful, Vivid, and Worth Reading
~~~~ BookIdeas.com (Diana Rohini La Vigne) - 4 Stars
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The Dowry Bride is an amazing story of modern India... The Dowry Bride kept me up late, hoping for the best for Megha and the friend who hides her. . . I nominate The Dowry Bride as a Book Sense Pick.
~~~~ The Kaleidoscope – Our Focus is on You (Keri Holmes)
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The Dowry Bride is an eye opener to the challenges many Indian women face in a culture few foreigners comprehend.
~~~~ ArmchairInterviews.com (Diane A Brown) - 4 Stars
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Shobhan Bantwal has written a passionate, suspense-filled story of one woman and her fight to survive another's evil greed and jealousy. The Dowry Bride is a fascinating look into an exotic culture and a story that I recommended to everyone.
~~~~ RomanceJunkies.com (Anita) - 4 Blue Ribbons
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Bantwal tells an engaging story about Indian culture. . .
The mother-in-law character is particularly well-drawn.
~~~~ Romantic Times (Lauren Spielberg) - 3 Stars
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