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Penguin Random House is delighted to present the MOST PROMISING LITERARY DEBUT OF 2024. Introducing The Scent of Fallen Stars by Aishwarya Jha launching on 25 April 2024.
-Penguin Random House
Set against the backdrop of India’s mid-1990s liberalization, this evocative literary masterpiece takes readers on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, love, and the search for belonging.
In this mesmerizing tale, thirty-six-year-old Will arrives in New Delhi, seeking solace from the collapse of his academic dreams and the stifling confines of expat life. Amidst the monsoon rains, he encounters the enigmatic Leela, whose presence ignites a passionate and devastating affair that will change both of their lives forever.
Twenty-three years later, Aria arrives in the same city on a quest to uncover the truth about her mother, whom she believed to be dead. As she unravels the mysteries of her family’s past – from a doomed love affair to the shores of asceticism – Aria discovers that the secrets buried in her mother’s past have far-reaching consequences that will reshape her own future.
“The Scent of Fallen Stars“ is a spellbinding exploration of identity, culture, and the interconnectedness of lives. Through richly drawn characters and lyrical prose, Jha invites readers to delve into the depths of human emotion and the complexities of love and loss.
Set against the backdrop of India’s mid-1990s liberalization, this evocative literary masterpiece takes readers on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, love, and the search for belonging.
In this mesmerizing tale, thirty-six-year-old Will arrives in New Delhi, seeking solace from the collapse of his academic dreams and the stifling confines of expat life. Amidst the monsoon rains, he encounters the enigmatic Leela, whose presence ignites a passionate and devastating affair that will change both of their lives forever.
Twenty-three years later, Aria arrives in the same city on a quest to uncover the truth about her mother, whom she believed to be dead. As she unravels the mysteries of her family’s past – from a doomed love affair to the shores of asceticism – Aria discovers that the secrets buried in her mother’s past have far-reaching consequences that will reshape her own future.
“The Scent of Fallen Stars“ is a spellbinding exploration of identity, culture, and the interconnectedness of lives. Through richly drawn characters and lyrical prose, Jha invites readers to delve into the depths of human emotion and the complexities of love and loss.
Title: ‘The Scent of Fallen Stars’
Author: Aishwarya Jha
Available: Amazon
