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Phantom Lovers: Two Novellas

Author: Achala Moulik
Published by: Niyogi Books
ISBN-10: 8196405332
Size: 20 x 2.2 x 12.9 cm
No. of pages: 384
Price: Rs. 595

ABOUT THE BOOK

Phantom Lovers comprises two lyrical novellas-With Fate Conspire and Wait!

With Fate Conspire narrates how, despite the antagonism between the imperial British and the subjugated Indians, a young British magistrate is entranced by a zamindar's daughter in Bengal. On a stormy night they elope to their planned paradise-until the Mutiny of 1857 intrudes on their lives. A century later in London their predicament is mysteriously reflected in the turbulent fate of another Englishman and an Indian girl.

Wait! is about two lovers in Rome-an Afghan academic and an Indian woman who plan an idyllic life together. Then the violent coup of April 1978 in Afghanistan forever changes their destinies and of that nation.

Caught in these tempests the separated lovers in both stories defy danger and despair as they travel across strange frontiers of time and space to find their lost beloveds.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Achala Moulik received her education in Washington, New York, London and Rome, where her father Dr Moni Moulik and mother Leela were posted on diplomatic assignments. She graduated from London University with a degree in Economics, History, International Relations and International Law. In the Indian Administrative Service she served as Director.