About the Book: In Indira, young Indira Thapa embarks on a summer-long journey to explore the legacy of her namesake, Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only woman prime minister. Through vivid stories of Gandhi’s childhood, political rise, personal romances, and moments of national and international significance, the novel weaves together history, imagination, and biography. This coming-of-age tale intertwines the past and present, guiding readers through the formative decades of India’s political life with rich narrative and striking imagery.