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In The Bandit Queens, Parini Shroff delivers a darkly humorous tale about Geeta, a village outcast rumored to have killed her abusive husband, Ramesh. Though she did not, the misconception keeps people away until other women seek her help in dealing with their problematic husbands. As Geeta navigates these intricate relationships, she and her growing group of female accomplices strive for freedom and justice, inspired by the legendary Bandit Queen. Depictions of sexual assault, violence, and addiction are present.