Popular author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's latest novel 'Independence' is set during the Partition and it follows the stories of three sisters, whose lives change for good with the birth of the new nation. A bestseller, the book is also Shortlisted for the AutHer Awards 2023 in the Fiction category. In an interview with us, Divakaruni tells us more about the inspiration for writing 'Independence' and the characters, her struggles of being and Indian-American woman author, and more. Excerpts:
1. What inspired you to write 'Independence'? What was the idea behind this story?
