THE GOLDEN AGE

• ISBN: 9788195956982

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: December 2023

• Pages: 208

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Novel

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book:
"The Golden Age" is a deeply emotional novel that follows the love story of Frank and Elsa, two individuals who meet at an institution in Australia that treats children affected by polio. Both Frank and Elsa, brought together by their shared experience of working with polio-stricken children, fall in love. The novel weaves together their lives with the lives of others in the institution, including Frank's parents, Meyer and Ida, and Elsa's parents, Jack and Margaret, along with the nurses, Lidja and Olive, who work there, as well as the children themselves.

At the heart of the story is the institution, The Golden Age, a place where children suffering from polio are given hope and the opportunity to heal. However, when a nurse discovers Frank and Elsa together in bed, they are both expelled from the institution. Yet, their love remains unwavering. Ida reaches out to Margaret, and together with Frank and Meyer, they visit Elsa’s house to facilitate a reunion between the two.

The novel delicately portrays the emotional struggle of Frank and Elsa as they fight for their love despite the obstacles they face. Written with simplicity and elegance, this highly emotional narrative highlights themes of love, resilience, and the human capacity for enduring connection. The straightforward plot makes it a heartwarming and poignant story that will resonate deeply with readers.