Maithili Joshi

Twelve-year-old Sona is living a quiet life on a beautiful Darjeeling tea plantation until a precious inheritance vanishes. Her new friend Tara is niece to the greedy plantation manager, a man who has promised Tara's hand in marriage just to steal her golden jewelry. When the gold goes missing, the manager is quick to blame Sona's beloved brother. Now Sona must use every ounce of her wit to find the real culprit. You will explore a lush, vibrant world filled with complex characters and cultural richness as you follow Sona on her brave quest. She is determined to clear her family's name and protect her friend's future. It is a thrilling race against time in a place where secrets are buried deep within the tea fields, and a strong, clever girl is the only one who can uncover the truth.