Swarger Sheshprante

• Author: Tilottama Majumdar
• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405697
• Pages: 694
• Weight: 928 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
Set in the lush green landscape of North Bengal’s tea gardens, Swarger Sheshprante paints a vivid picture of a world where different communities—Bengalis, Nepalis, Adivasis, Rajbanshis, and others—coexist amidst nature’s grandeur. The novel captures the beauty and hardships of life in the tea estates, where monsoons reign supreme, rivers overflow, and the people toil ceaselessly.

At the heart of the story is Jhini, a young girl who observes the world around her with innocence and curiosity. She shares a tender bond with Paltu, as they try to create a small paradise of their own, far removed from the complexities of adult life. In contrast, the grown-up world around them is filled with love and heartbreak, deception and betrayal, caste divisions, and social inequalities.

As Jhini and her sister Rini navigate their childhood in this enchanting yet harsh world, they witness forbidden loves, societal hypocrisies, and prejudices. Jhini, despite her grandmother Sarojini’s rigid caste beliefs, freely shares a fruit with an Adivasi boy. Rini, on the other hand, falls for Dhubolu, the egg-seller’s son, only to drift away in life’s endless currents.

Blending myth, folklore, and reality, Swarger Sheshprante is a poignant coming-of-age story that contrasts the purity of childhood with the intricate struggles of adulthood. Richly layered with nature’s beauty, cultural diversity, and emotional depth, this novel is a masterpiece of storytelling.