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Maya and older sister Zara travel to Pakistan then to India and learn about their once-secret Indian heritage, and about Partition--the upheaval which caused their grandmother's migration. The narrative builds suspense as brave Maya goes on a solo quest for a relic for their aging grandmother. The gripping adventure blends self-discovery, true-to-life sibling dynamics, geopolitical history, and intergenerational love. Glos.