In a remote Indian village, Kavita gives birth to Asha. But in a culture that favours sons, the only way for Kavita to save her newborn daughter's life is to give her away. Halfway around the globe, Somer, an American doctor, decides to adopt baby Asha from a Mumbai orphanage after seeing her photo. Interweaving the stories of Kavita, Somer, and Asha, this powerful debut novel explores the issues of culture and belonging.