At the age of thirteen, Koly finds herself a widow, destined to toil in her husband's home forever. As in the book Chandra, she is not allowed to remarry or go back to her parents' home. This is considered unlucky. She finds some happiness in her new home as she befriends her sister-in-law. However, when her sister-in-law is married and leaves for the city, everything changes. Eventually her father-in-law dies and her mother-in-law strands her in Vindravan, a place full of widows. How will she survive on her own?
Through a combination of luck and determination, Koly manages to find a home and a job. Fortunately, she is able to read and can embroider very well. She creates intricate images and patterns. It is this talent and her creativity that eventually lead her to realize her ultimate happiness.
Books in which the main character struggles through difficult times appeal to many readers. It makes our own problems seem small in comparison. In this book, I found myself struggling with Koly through the hardships she endured and rejoicing as she changed her life for the better. The ending left me with hope for her future although I would have liked more detail about the happy times that I am sure will follow.
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