Our Lady of Alice Bhatti

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At Sacred Heart Hospital for All Ailments, patients seek miracles while Alice Bhatti searches for a job as a junior nurse. Recently released from Borstal, she returns to her childhood home in the French Colony, where her father, a retired janitor and part-time healer, complicates her life. Alice seems to have inherited some of his abilities. Armed with a nurse’s manual and skills learned in prison, she provides care to the many patients crowding the hospital. Her efforts catch the eye of Teddy Bunt, a lovesick patient and apprentice to the notorious ‘Gentleman Squad’ of the Karachi police. Their love blossoms amidst unexpected challenges—Teddy's violent tendencies contrast with Alice's cautious hope. Alice's life, however, is precarious; she faces rejection from fellow Catholics and the dangers posed by her husband, who defies the Squad's norms by falling for a working girl and letting a suspect escape. The couple grapples with the possibility of a peaceful life together without jeopardizing their bond. Set against the vibrant backdrop of downtown Karachi, this tale weaves humor, color, and emotion into a narrative of second chances, thwarted ambitions, and love in the most unlikely circumstances.