"The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage"

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“Online dating might seem revolutionary, with its complex algorithms helping determine our perfect partner. But us Asians have been doing this for centuries. And we didn’t even need a computer… I’m young, somewhat free, and totally single. But by British-Bengali standards, time is marching on, so I need to find my dream man - or at least a boy I can grow to like - and get married. However, as I never fully fit in with my English friends or my Asian community – I don’t really know what - or who – I’m looking for. Luckily (or not) for me, I live in a world where arranged marriages are still a thing. So alongside my own dating efforts, it’s everyone’s business - from pretend aunties, to perfect strangers and money-grabbing opportunists - to find me a match.” The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage, lifts the lid on the intriguing, misunderstood, yet strangely familiar world of British-Bengali matrimony. The debut novel from former journalist Halima Khatun explores family, identity and belonging with dry wit and humour. Sneak a peek at The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage today, and change your view of matchmaking for good…