A Conspiracy in Calcutta (Series: Songs of Freedom)

Lesley D. Biswas grew up in McCluskiegunj and dreamed of playing cricket. But instead of a bat she ended up with a pen in her hand. Currently based in Kolkata she's a freelance writer who enjoys writing children's stories the most. She's also passionate about nature gardening and bird photography. <p>Calcutta 1928<br><br>As the student protests gather momentum all across Calcutta and police atrocities grow ten-year-old Bithi wants to join in the struggle for freedom. <br><br>But living in a society where her best friend is to be married and just the fact that she is going to school is regarded with disapproval how can Bithi play a substantial part? How can she fight those who are dearest to her? Discouraged but not daunted Bithi schemes and plots and lies and is drawn into unexpected danger-all for the sake of fighting injustice in all its forms.<br><br>The Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the struggle for independence.</p>