Du'pashla Bhalobasa

• Author: Shashwati Nandi
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354257643
• Pages: 144
• Weight: 172 grams

About the Book:

Just like a brief spell of rain can bring cool relief to a parched land, sometimes a fleeting moment of love can soothe a person’s scorched soul.

The novel follows Abhirup, a man falsely accused in a heinous crime—bride murder. Wrongfully convicted, both he and his mother serve time in prison. But even after his release, Abhirup’s thirst for life remains unquenched.

In this time of darkness and despair, will Winnie come into his life like a gentle rain, offering him a second chance at love?

Key Themes:

☔ Love as a healing force
⚖ False accusations and the battle for justice
💔 Survival after loss and betrayal
💡 Hope, redemption, and new beginnings

About the Author: Shashwati Nandi

• Born on August 8, 1966, in Kolkata.
• A graduate in science, she currently holds a special position in the West Bengal Human Rights Commission.
• First novel: Basanta Oforan (Never-Ending Spring), published in Sharadiya Sananda (2014).
• Notable short stories: Brishtir Gondho (The Smell of Rain), Goldfish, Amaltas—featured in Desh and Anandabazar Patrika.
• First short story collection: Swapnobalaka (The Dream Crane), awarded the Shahid Pradyot Kumar Smriti Utkarsha Puraskar at the 2010 Behala Book Fair.
• Second short story collection (2013): Jokhon Brishti El (When the Rain Came), widely appreciated.
• Radio Plays: Three of her stories have been adapted into radio dramas on Akashvani Kolkata.

Why You Should Read This Book:

💖 Du’Pashla Bhalobasa is a poignant story about love, loss, and redemption, with a gripping narrative that will keep you hooked till the last page. If you enjoy emotionally rich, character-driven novels, this one is a must-read!