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Prisoner of War is a collection of 26 short stories writer over a period of 20 years. So, it is bound to taste like old wine. The Corpus reflects various facets of man’s struggle with his undeniable fate, highlighting, at the same time his choices and his impasse.
Wings of Freedom depicts growth of a young girl into an independent adult who learns to fly. The Curse is the predicament of an outcast whereas The Elusive Shower is a heart wrenching account of a farmer caught in the web of drought and debt.
The Insect illustrates how we all feel at times under ardous circumstances while The Forbidden Creature explores the phobia of an adolescent.
The Necklace and The Limit of Love discover rejuvenation of lost love and the Right Choice is about the dilemma every youngster faces while standing at the cross roads.
Last but not the least, Prisoner of War showcases grueling saga of a war widow engaged in endless waiting for her husband who has fallen into enemy hands.
As you move through these tales, a kaleidoscope of life unfolds which moves you, shakes you, makes you smile and cry – and certainly makes you fall back to yourself.
Author: Lt Col Manish Sharma
ISBN: 9788184301014
Pages: 142
Features: HB, Spr |
