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Invisible Threads

Sara, a therapist, always thought her husband Mike died in Afghanistan - but when she learns he was actually killed in India, her desire to uncover the truth leads her to a clinic in New Delhi. Once in India Sara is dazzled by the country`s culture and its people. At the clinic, she grows close both to her patient Pritti and a bewitching, low-caste driver named Hemant. Yet Sara finds herself increasingly appalled at the treatment of women; in this country of old traditions and new opportunities, so much remains shocking or forbidden, like the practice of `Devadasi` - prostitutes who work at temples. As Sara inches towards the truth about Mike`s death and their marriage, and becomes entangled in the dark side of Delhi, she is thrust into the terrifying reality of an India few
Westerners ever see.
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Sara, a therapist, always thought her husband Mike died in Afghanistan
- but when she learns he was actually killed in India, her desire to uncover the truth leads her to a clinic in New Delhi. Once in India Sara is dazzled by the country`s culture & its people. At the clinic, she grows close both to her patient Pritti & a bewitching, low-caste driver named Hemant. Yet Sara finds herself increasingly appalled at the treatment of women; in this country of old traditions & new opportunities, so much remains shocking or forbidden, like the practice of ` Devadasi`
- prostitutes who work at temples. As Sara inches towards the truth about Mike`s death & their marriage, & becomes entangled in the dark side of Delhi, she is thrust into the terrifying reality of an India few Westerners ever see.

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India - A subcontinent in Asia
Invisible - Something that cant be seen by the human eye
Dark - A colour which absorbs visable ligt so apears less light than objects that reflect light
Treatment - A way in which medics care for patients illnesses. A manner which someone behaves to someone else.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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