Divakaruni has a message to send with this novel. To her, independence entails not just liberation or freedom from subjugation, it also means doing the right thing for oneself and for the people around us.
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New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI/PRNewswire): Award-winning and bestselling author of The Last Queen and The Forest of Enchantments Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni publishes her most ambitious novel to date. HarperCollins Publishers India will release Independence later this year, which marks 75 years of India's independence. Set against the freedom struggle, Independence is an unforgettable story about three sisters, their unbreakable bond, and a nation about to be born. Film rights to Independence have already been optioned. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni says: "Independence is a novel very close to my heart. My grandfather was involved in the freedom movement, so it is especially meaningful for me. I have poured all my creative energies into this story of nationhood, womanhood, love, longing and hatred. I hope it will resonate with my readers." Ananth Padmanabhan, CEO, HarperCollins India, says: "A new book from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is not just a publishing event but