Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)

“Brother, I’m sorry to disturb you. Are you feeling better?”

“Yes, I’m recovered from the journey.” He winked. “How do you like our new home?”

“It’s too soon to say,” Rama evaded the question. “What were you reading?”

“A discussion about why the age of consent for marriage consummation should be raised. It’s a bad business when young girls are yoked to old men. But let’s speak of pleasanter things. You look like you have something to say.”

Rama paused. She hadn’t expected to be so transparent. “Srinivas, you’re right. I do have something on my mind. It’s about Bipin.”