The only novel of one of Keralaas leading women writers, Lalithambika Antharjanamas Agnisakshi is a telling account of a womanas life glowing as though purified in the afire of sacrificea. Set against the history of Kerala, and life, customs, habits, and culture of the Namboodiri community, along with the fervent cries of the Indian National Freedom struggle, the characters act out their unforgettable roles: Tethi, the dazzling but disappointed bride...