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Shape of an Apostrophe
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Shape of an Apostrophe

Uttama Kirit Patel
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Lina never wanted children, but now there are two lines on the test. Where does she go from here?

Lina Solanki is pregnant and newly orphaned, living with her in-laws in their opulent Dubai villa. While her husband fails to make concrete plans to find their own place and tensions in their marriage grow, Lina's mother-in-law interferes with every aspect of the pregnancy. When proof of a horrifying family secret arrives from Mumbai, Lina realises that she has a choice when it comes to her baby, her marriage and her place in the world - but is it a choice she wants to make?

A bittersweet yet life-affirming debut revealing family life behind closed doors, Shape of an Apostrophe is a taboo-breaking exploration of motherhood, obedience, rebellion and the surprising persistence of love.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
8 July 2025
Pages
288
ISBN
9781800819900

Lina never wanted children, but now there are two lines on the test. Where does she go from here?

Lina Solanki is pregnant and newly orphaned, living with her in-laws in their opulent Dubai villa. While her husband fails to make concrete plans to find their own place and tensions in their marriage grow, Lina's mother-in-law interferes with every aspect of the pregnancy. When proof of a horrifying family secret arrives from Mumbai, Lina realises that she has a choice when it comes to her baby, her marriage and her place in the world - but is it a choice she wants to make?

A bittersweet yet life-affirming debut revealing family life behind closed doors, Shape of an Apostrophe is a taboo-breaking exploration of motherhood, obedience, rebellion and the surprising persistence of love.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
8 July 2025
Pages
288
ISBN
9781800819900

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