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Samudrara Swara is a critically acclaimed novel written by Pratibha Ray in the Odia language. The book was first published in 1977 and has been reprinted in six subsequent editions. The hardcover edition of the book is published by Adya Prakashani and has a total of 280 pages.

The book revolves around the life of a fisherman named Sadananda who lives in a village near the sea. The story is set in the early 20th century when the British were still ruling India. Sadananda is a man of simplicity and honesty and earns his living by catching fish in the sea. However, the arrival of a new British officer in the village changes his life forever.

The officer, Mr. Ford, is an arrogant man who uses his power to exploit the locals and the resources of the village. He takes a liking to Sadananda’s daughter, Tulasi, and asks for her hand in marriage. Sadananda, who values his daughter’s happiness above everything else, agrees to the marriage despite his doubts about Mr. Ford’s character.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Tulasi becomes a victim of Mr. Ford’s cruelty and Sadananda is unable to do anything to save her. The rest of the story follows Sadananda’s struggles to seek justice for his daughter and the impact of this traumatic event on his life and the lives of those around him.

Samudrara Swara is a powerful story that explores themes of oppression, exploitation, and the struggle for justice. The book is written in a simple yet evocative style that brings to life the beauty and the harshness of life by the sea. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Odia literature or in stories that reflect the human condition.