by Tania Malik
Special thanks to my cousin Puneet Gambhir, and to my family and friends for information and advice, especially: Kusum Malik, Dr. Manish Malik, Dr. Rashmi Malik, Advocate Sachit Setia, and Arti Setia (constant and forever friend).
To my dog Deuce for his companionship, and for ensuring I went for a walk every morning and evening to stretch my legs and think.
To Rajiv, for his steadfast strength, for keeping me sane, and for paving my way with his love and humor. And finally, to Samara, for the joy she brings to my every moment, for making life worth living, and for allowing me an understanding of myself I never thought possible. You are my one and only bargain.
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Malik, Tania.
Three bargains : a novel / Tania Malik. — First edition.
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1. India—Fiction. 2. Fathers and sons—Fiction.
3. Social classes—Fiction. I. Title.
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