The Tree Bride, (2004) is a historical novel by Bharati Mukherjee. It is the sequel to Desirable Daughters. Plot introduction The quiet brahmin girl from Bengal becomes a passionate resister of foreign rule, against the British Raj. The narrator discovers her ancestor's struggle for her land, whilst seeking to establish herself as an American citizen. Publication history Hardcover — (), published in August 2004 by Theia. Paperback — (), published in August 2005 by Hyperion External links The Tree Bride - Google Books Powell's review Chicago Sun Times review Boston Globe review DesiJournal review India Currents review Little India review Historical novels 2004 American novels Novels by Bharati Mukherjee Novels set in India Novels set in San Francisco