THE END OF INNOCENCE (FREE DELIVERY)
Western Pakistan, the winter of 1971, and 9 year old Laila has a secret. Ignored by the adults around her yet desperate to know their world, Laila takes comfort in being the confidant of teenager Rani. . . privy to details of the older girl's forbidden love affair. But when that affair bears unwelcome fruit, a floundering Rani leans on Laila for solace and support. Yet Laila. . . still a child. . . neither comprehends the danger nor is able to help; and thus unwittingly leads Rani towards catastrophe. . .