The Unforgettable Woman | Indian Writing | Contemporary Fiction | Romance Novel | Pankaj Giri

• Author: Pankaj Giri
• Publisher: Bee Books 
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9391618383
• ISBN-13: 978-9391618384
• Format: Paperback
• Page Count: 248 pages

About the Book

The Unforgettable Woman by Pankaj Giri is an emotional and inspirational novel that delves into the deep themes of platonic love, drug abuse, and the power of forgiveness. The story is set in the fictional towns of Sikkim and touches on universal themes of regret, love, and healing.

The narrative follows Adarsh, a senior doctor, who lives a lonely life, abandoned by his wife and daughter. His world changes when he begins to see Smriti, a woman from his past, in the streets of his hometown, Ilathang. Smriti, now working as a teacher at Ilathang Government School, develops an emotional bond with a teenage boy suffering from drug addiction, fulfilling her childhood desire for a brother.

However, a shocking secret unravels in the summer of 2007, turning Smriti's life upside down and intertwining the fates of Adarsh and Smriti in unexpected ways. The novel explores how a single secret can alter the course of many lives and questions the capacity for forgiveness and redemption.

Key Features

• Themes of Forgiveness and Healing: The book deeply explores the power of forgiveness, healing from trauma, and finding peace amidst regret and loss.
• Platonic Love and Drug Abuse: The story emphasizes platonic love, a non-sensual but deeply spiritual connection, and the effects of drug addiction on individuals and their relationships.
• Set in Beautiful Sikkim: The novel is set against the stunning backdrop of Sikkim, with its picturesque landscapes providing an emotional and cultural depth to the narrative.
• Character-Driven Story: Pankaj Giri’s characters are carefully crafted, evoking empathy and shedding light on significant social issues such as addiction and the struggle for emotional recovery.

Praise for the Book

• "Pankaj’s characters certainly evoke sympathy and throw light on important social issues." - Chitra Divakaruni, award-winning bestselling author
• "The writing is par excellence. In fact, it reminded me of The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai." - New Asian Writing, renowned Asian literary community
• "A beautiful story with lovable characters, especially Savitri, who reminded me of Sharat Chandra's immortal character by the same name." - Indrani Talukdar, Consultant

About the Author

Pankaj Giri is the bestselling author of The Fragile Thread of Hope and has been a finalist at the Amazon Pen to Publish Contest (2017). He won the Best Author (Fiction) at the Indian Literary Awards (2020). His writing often combines profound emotional depth with a keen social awareness, addressing issues that resonate with readers worldwide.