About The Book:
This book is a contemporary take on the timeless love stories of the Indian subcontinent. Through this book, we can journey into the very soul of this vast land, its people, characters, and history. When we talk of history, the events that occupy our minds are the battles and their following bloodshed. Therefore, there is also a need to explore the love and bonhomie that existed in equal measure in our past. We shall see here that this sub-continent is not only about hate, envy, and violence. We also had a glorious past where countless people existed who loved each other without thinking about the consequences. These tales of love and daring make up this book. Therefore, we have divided this compendium into three parts, covering narratives from our mythology, history, and folklore. All the stories in this book are quite intriguing and shed light on the culture of this land. They also try to decipher the collective psyche of the people here. These accounts can be read repeatedly, as their importance is timeless. This is a book about all aspects of romantic love.
About The Author:
Saurav Ranjan Datta is an Indian author and columnist known for his works on history, travel, and real-life-inspired stories. He has written many articles for several national and international publications, such as the Hindustan Times, CNBCTV18, Timeless Travels Magazine UK, Outlook India, Times Journal, The Statesman Kolkata, Kitaab.org, Ancient Origins Magazine, Ancient History Encyclopaedia, Sulekha.com, Firedeye.com, Utkal Today, The Assam Tribune, HT OTT, Moorshead History Magazine, and The Indian Hour. He has also written poems and short stories for other anthologies and publishers. His first book, “Maidens of Fate,” is based on real-life incidents the author encountered in his early years. His second book, “Where Bravehearts Dwelt,” is based on Indian history. The genre is historical fiction. He has written it with the purpose of presenting history in an interesting way to young people. His third book, “Goddesses of Fury: History’s Most Daring Queens,” is a purely nonfictional work on history. Several academic bodies have mentioned and referenced it. Many Wikipedia articles have also taken this book as their reference point. His latest book is “Fractured: Tales of Love and Loss.” This book is a collection of short stories about love and loss.