What do you do with a no-good husband? Geeta had asked herself this often, and her husband semi-conveniently solved her problem when he disappeared one day. Her small Indian village assumed she was responsible, and the rumors ranged from boring – he left her, or maybe there was an accident – to sensational – she murdered him in cold blood , or maybe Geeta was a witch from the Hindu legends. These rumors were not so convenient, but with no body there was no crime, and Geeta was left alone in her windowhood with her lurid reputation.

This all suited Geeta just fine, until the women of her village started wondering what to do about their terrible husbands and turned to her for an answer.

Equal parts comical and harrowing, this debut novel from Parini Shroff is a combination of Snapped, stomach-churning headlines, and much needed self-help. This sharp critique of the rules of marriage and womanhood tells a deeper story about building and maintaining adult relationships. Oh, and it’s full of witty banter and lots of murder.

Come to Create Good Co.’s Book Club on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00 to talk about The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. We’ll be picking our next read and space is limited, so get your ticket to claim your spot!

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