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Maria Akhanji

    Maria Akhanji is a British Bangladeshi Muslim author whose work delves into the often-unrepresented taboo issues within her ethnic minority community. Her writing centers on the trials and tribulations faced by British Asian/Muslim women, offering a unique insight into their world that can resonate with male readers as well. Through her narratives, she unearths the complexities of family dynamics and the double standards that frequently shape Asian culture. Her primary motivation is to foster a more accurate and profound understanding of societal challenges.

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    • Ranya, a young British Bangladeshi Muslim, is due to marry Fahim, a handsome, seemingly sensitive young man and family friend. She is optimistic about her marriage, her future, and her new family of in-laws, whose house she'll be moving into. However, things aren't what she expected, and no matter how hard Ranya tries to be a dutiful wife and daughter-in-law, she can never do enough for her new family. She finds herself spending every day doing exhausting housework, being shunned by her in-laws, and ignored by her new husband, leaving her feeling more like a maid than a bride. Can Ranya save her marriage, repair her relationships, and get her life back on track?

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