The Dowry Bride deals with the topic of bride burning and the dowry system in India. 21 year old Megha accidentally finds out about her evil in-law's plans of burning her alive for unpaid dowry and not giving a grandchild. Megha breaks free of the restraints placed upon her by her in-laws by fleeing into the night and she manages to escape. She couldn't seek help from her best friend or her own strict and traditional family, so ends up seeking refuge from Kiran, the man who treated her with respect and like a human being, Kiran. He is her husband's cousin, who secretly hides her in his house. However, situation becomes all the more messy when they feel attracted to each other. An easy to read, engaging and breezy tale.
