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India to England on a One‑Way Ships | Uma Lohray’s Haunting Novel | Itihasdhir
What happens when you’re sent across oceans… with no way home? We explore The One-Way Ships by Uma Lohray—a haunting historical novel set in colonial India that tells the heart-wrenching story of Asha, a young ayah (nanny) who is abandoned in England after being taken there to serve British families. This is not just a book review. It’s a deep dive into a forgotten chapter of British colonial history—when hundreds of Indian women and girls were shipped off to foreign lands as caretakers and often left behind, voiceless and invisible. 📚 About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to diving deep into the world of literature. We…