The Priceless Gift

This novel deals with the problem of sexual abuse at the workplace. Butthe irony is that most of the victims bear the wrongdoings silently. As aresult, they find themselves unable to develop healthy relationships forfear of trusting anyone. Filled with depression, they ultimately turn outto be loners. Yet there are quite a few who stop dwelling on their bitterpast and come to terms with their life. Priya is one such character. She issexually exploited at her workplace and gets pregnant. Unable to bearthe shock, her mother passes away with heart attack. She is devastatedbut she does not lose courage and decides to move on. The novel narrateshow she gives birth to her son and brings up him comfortably. But lifebrings her again face to face with the man who had ruined her life. Now,Vijay is a devastated man having lost his family in the Tsunami. Hepleads with her to forgive him but Priya is not willing to even see hisface. However, one fine day, he comes to see her with a priceless gift.Does this gift change Priya’s mind?