A Conspiracy in Calcutta (Songs of Freedom Series)

• Set in Calcutta, 1928, anti-colonial student protests are building momentum across the city. Amid rising police atrocities, young Bithi longs to join the freedom movement. However, her society strongly disapproves of basic rights like girls attending school, forcing her to balance family expectations with political activism

• • Lesley D. Biswas grew up in McCluskiegunj and is currently based out of Kolkata. She is a passionate freelance writer who specializes in children's fiction, nature preservation, and wildlife photography.

The story follows ten-year-old Bithi as she rebels against conservative social norms. When her best friend is forced into an early child marriage, Bithi begins to scheme, plot, and lie to fight back. Her attempts to oppose systemic oppression draw her into dangerous political circles. The narrative acts as a educational complement to school textbooks, teaching young readers about nationalism and human rights through a compelling personal journey