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Sir Earle Page’s British War Cabinet Diary, 1941–1942: Volume 61 (Camden Fifth Series, Series Number 61)
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Sir Henry Lawrence: The Pacificator
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Sir Henry Lawrence: The Pacificator
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Sir Henry Lawrence: The Pacificator [Hardcover]
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Sir John Login and Duleep Singh
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Sir John Login and Duleep Singh [Hardcover]
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Sir Matthew Hale 1609-1676: Law, Religion and Natural Philosophy (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History)
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Sir Philip Franci’s Minutes on the Subject of a Permanent Settlement for Bengal, Behar and Orissa [Hardcover]
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Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe [Hardcover]
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Sisters in Arms: Women in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War (Studies in the Social and Cultural History of Modern Warfare)
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Sita: A Story of Child-Marriage Fetters
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Sita: A Story of Child-Marriage Fetters [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹1,425.00.₹926.00Current price is: ₹926.00.Discover the poignant narrative of ‘Sita: A Story of Child-Marriage Fetters’ [Hardcover], available at The Bookish Owl. This compelling 359-page novel delves into the harsh realities and societal constraints faced by young girls in arranged child marriages. Published by Gyan Publishing House on January 1, 2024, this English-language book offers a powerful exploration of resilience, tradition, and the struggle for agency. Recommended for readers aged 15 and up, ‘Sita’ is a must-read for those interested in social justice, historical fiction, and deeply moving human stories. Enhance your reading collection with this impactful hardcover edition from The Bookish Owl.