Age Group: Adults

Description: In this poignant tale, middle-class Jamuna marries into wealth as "Dollar Bahu" via an NRI groom, contrasting her cousin's simple life. Urban luxuries expose emptiness—lonely mansions, superficial ties—while rural joys reveal true riches in love and community. Murty masterfully contrasts materialism's hollow allure with relationships' warmth, prompting reflection on happiness sources. Jamuna's journey from dazzled bride to wise woman celebrates simplicity, family bonds, and self-worth beyond wealth, resonating with Indian readers valuing heartfelt narratives over glamour.