Vive la matram! The countryside is filled with the sound of the freedom fighters' singing. It is the year 1939. The freedom fighters won't relent until the British are expelled. Neela, a 12-year-old girl, travels to Calcutta on a mission. Neela must free her father from prison before he is sent to the Andaman Islands after he was imprisoned for taking part in a protest march. But can a young child outsmart the powerful British Empire? This spicy adventure, written by one of the best Indian authors working today, is set during a pivotal time in India's history and will hold your attention until the very last word.