In India wondrous things always happen:

• A gusty princess imperils her life so she can rescue her brothers from the land of the magic bird.
• A clever zamindar's wife sets a demon an impossible task.
• A brave landowner's wife single-handedly outsmarts a gang of dacoits.

In this enchanting collection of India's timeless folk tales retold by bestselling author Anupa Lal, dauntless women catch thieves, argue with high-handed kings, outwit presumptuous rats and deal with dangerous demons.

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