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In India wondrous things always happen: A gusty princess imperils her life so she can rescue her brothers from the land of the magic bird... A clever zamindar's wife sets a demon an impossible task... A brave landowners's wife single-handedly outsmarts a gang of dacoils... In this enchanting collection of India's timeless folktales retold by bestselling author Anupa Lal, dauntless women catch thieves, argue with high-handed kings, outwit presumptous rats and deal with dangerous demons.