THE HOUR BEFORE DAWN BY BHABENDRA NATH SAIKIA (TRANSLATED FROM THE ASSAMESE NOVEL ANTOREEP BY MAITREYEE S.C)

*The Hour Before Dawn* follows Menoka, a devoted wife and mother whose life is upended when her husband brings home a second wife. Rather than succumbing to heartbreak, Menoka undergoes a profound transformation from an innocent spouse into a resilient and self-sufficient matriarch. The novel serves as a powerful exploration of womanhood and the strength required to find oneself amidst domestic chaos.