{"product_id":"girl-in-a-red-silk-sharon-maas-9781837000562","title":"Girl in a Red Silk Sari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadras, India. Caroline steps off the plane into the searing heat, senseless with worry. So much has changed since her first visit. This time, a piece of her heart is missing. This time, she is here to find her daughter...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaroline Mitchell has never truly made peace with her past-and the circumstances that led to her separation from her beloved child. And when thirteen-year-old Asha vanishes without a trace, she faces every parent's worst nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to find her, Caroline returns to India determined to do whatever it takes. The search will mean reconnecting with her estranged husband Kamal, and burying the memories of everything that happened between them. It will lead to the darkest corners of Mumbai's infamous red-light district-a world of shadows, secrets, and unspeakable horrors. There, she discovers her precious daughter has been caught in a trafficking ring that preys on vulnerable children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Caroline navigates the labyrinthine streets and corrupt systems of Mumbai, she must find the strength to become the mother she has always wanted to be. Her mission will test her in ways she could never have imagined-but can she reach Asha in time, and save her from a terrifying fate? And if so, will she finally be able to heal the wounds of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of Jhumpa Lahiri, Julia Gregson and Lucinda Riley, this unforgettable novel will open your eyes and break your heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers say about \u003cem\u003eGirl in a Red Silk Sari\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWow! Sharon's most emotional and beautiful book yet! \u003c\/strong\u003eSuch a powerful story... \u003cstrong\u003eSo poignant and touching and heartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I COULD. NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN. \u003c\/strong\u003eA story of human despair, courage and forgiveness. It's a challenge for the heart to read but so very worth it.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI loved this book. My heart was racing\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of it.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sharon Maas has done it again... \u003cstrong\u003ea heartfelt, intensely moving, beautifully written novel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ePoignant, evocative, beautiful yet shocking and intelligently and sensitively written.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is all-absorbing, gripping and emotionally charged-\u003cstrong\u003ean absolute must-read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Really enjoyed this book... \u003cstrong\u003ea truly heart-wrenching story\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eChilling at times, enthralling...\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, excellent read.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a read. Fantastic story \u003c\/strong\u003ewith fantastic characters. \u003cstrong\u003eA must-read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharon Maas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1837000565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837000562\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Storm Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.91d","brand":"Sharon Maas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927912501503,"sku":"9781837000562","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f944c199-26a8-4084-b5bf-75b240da117f.jpg?v=1749373355","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/girl-in-a-red-silk-sharon-maas-9781837000562","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}