A coming-of-age story set primarily in New Delhi, India, with a subplot in New York, Abby Virtually details a young teenage girl's foray into global tech entrepreneurship against the backdrop of a society caught between modernity, traditional values, and the changing roles of women. Abhaya, an Indian teenager with a gift for programming, cannot stand living in her parents' traditional home any longer. She creates a secret online life, offering her services to clients around the world, intent on making enough money to run away from home for good.Abhaya's journey ends up taking her to the last place she could have ever imagined. With its multiple layers, Abby Virtually introduces readers to themes including contemporary generational gaps, ethnic prejudice, and violence against women.
