The story orbits around a young widow who with aplomb efficaciously re-establishes herself. In this voyage she gets help from all surrounding her. Afflictions of young women. have been quintessentially portrayed in this novel.
In today's materialistic world human values are fast waning. Interpersonal relationship, behavior, and other dealings are abominable. Level headed authors like Dr. Potdar, champion this cause to ameliorate the desired change in society.
In this novel author's obligation towards human values are extensively perceived. The novel has been exceedingly thought provoking in itself and at times touches your heart, brings tears in eyes besides one tends besiege with the involved characters.
Extremely sentient, emotional and touching, this novel spreads the infinitesimal fragrance of facets of women's heart.

Manohar Potdar 'Abodh' graduated from Shivaji University Kolhapur and received his Master's Degree from BITS-Pilani and Doctorate From Missouri, USA.
He is a published author in English, Hindi and Marathi.

The Phoenix Girl is Dr. Potdar's second novel. Exposing the countless facets of women's personalities, this work troupes light on the mental trauma, the women go through yet facing it with equanimity. Women have been an integral part of our civilization since its existence and bequeathing dignity has been our most morale commitment. This has been built in our heritage. Her role in building the society is unsurmountable. If women are strong enough physically, mentally and equipped with authority not only the family but they have a competence to lead the society we live in. The frontrunner character in the novel, Jyoti, faces the cadence of all the calamities with aplomb and encounters them with courage and persuasion emerging out as a buoyant winner!
Women should be seen as an icon in the society; she should be privileged and must receive the love and affection in the family besides her natural rights to be with her all the time. With this paramount objective in mind the entire character of Jyoti has been laced around various other supporting characters. Her family, Prof. Madhav, Vinay, Prof. Frank, Prof. Margaret, and other colleagues have been complimentary in contributing to her goals. The novel strappingly postulates salutary and utilitarian message for family and for social fronts.
The hero (heroine) of the novel is a highly qualified, stunningly attractive, beautiful and voluble. She has been a brainiae and an ideal in her student and academic career. An industry veteran, fatherly, Prof. Madhav has fascination for her because of the sincerity and dedication with witch Jyoti discharges the arduous academic duties so diligently. These qualities prove to be complimentary in harnessing the friendship bond irrespective of the age. Jyoti is always eager to learn myriad skills from her mentor, Prof. Madhav.
Jyoti has a family and her life partner is her own choice, her classmate whom she marries after courting for several years with consent of all involved. Unfortunately Diwakar, her husband suffers from cancer and later on succumbs to the outrageous infirmity. Jyoti naturally is shattered, virtually left wistful and vapid in hands of destiny! During the course of treatment for Diwakar, Jyoti exemplarily demonstrates bravery and tranquil without getting frightened. The novel deals with the trauma Jyoti undergoes very pertinently. Jyoti unwinds herself from the tragedy with the morale courage and help imparted by all surrounding her.
Prof. Madhav keeps thinking about Jyoti very compassionately besides at times getting very passionate. He blames destiny for being so cruel to a noble soul like Jyoti whom he adulates like his daughter.
Manifestation of delight and sorrowfulness is another name of life! It never stops for anyone. Only one has to face and make a way forward without losing the tone of life. Jyoti concedes to the advice of Prof. Madhav and others to peruse Ph.D., so that her mind and body could be gainfully occupied. Another advice of re-marriage by steadfast colleagues is parked by Jyoti for the time being at this stage.
Prof. Madhav and Vinay have been contributory in seeking admission for Jyoti in an Australian University substantiated. by handsome financial assistance. This resolves several issues vanquishing Jyoti for her temporary migration to Australia.
Jyoti succeeds in her aim of accomplishing higher studies. An option she chose to circumvent the cruel game destiny craved upon her. She deals with it as an assertive player with the help and guidance of all and Vinay! Jyoti's stay in Australia has another hard ordeal she had to undergo as regards to her personal life. Dealing with the catastrophes arising out of associations with Mangesh and Sasmit, she resorts to taking hard decisions devoid of typical sissy or coy touch. She abnegates to accept what she feels is unwarranted. She does not compromise with her morale and ethical values. She shows what tough women could be. A real endurance of courage and fortitude of not accepting what is not in the fitness of time and situation.