{"product_id":"a-rose-from-a-dream-paperback","title":"A Rose from a Dream - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKanchana Krishnan Ayyar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rose from a Dream\u003c\/b\u003e, the spellbinding sequel to \u003cb\u003eWhen the Lotus Blooms\u003c\/b\u003e, weaves through the turmoil in the lives of diverse families, rich and poor across India, in the fading years of the British Raj. The novel captures the ethos, sentiments, memories and character of a generation that shaped the future of a nation at a crucial time in its history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Brown Sahibs\u003c\/b\u003e, Mahadevan and Inspector Swaminathan, are torn between loyalty to the crown, and a deep rooted patriotic fervor.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Revolutionaries\u003c\/b\u003e, Vaithee and Nandu, are forced into a world of violence to protect their communities and extract revenge during the calamitous Great Bengal Famine of '43 and the brutal Calcutta riots of '46. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Devadasi\u003c\/b\u003e, Bala, despises her life as a prostitute, longs for freedom from the care of courtesan Kamalamba, and yearns for love in the arms of her forbidden paramour. \u003cbr\u003eAgainst this tumultuous backdrop, the tender love story of Kamu and Kandu blossoms despite the intriguing contrast of their distinctly different upbringings. The two are destined to cross paths, blending the traditional and the modern, symbolic of India's uncertain future at the dawn of nationhood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanchana Krishnan Ayyar\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKanchana has lived in 3 continents where she has dedicated many years to the cultural education of children, imparting the richness of Indian History, Music, Yoga, and Philosophy. She discovered writing in 2008 and embarked on a historical fiction book which was published in 2011. She is the author of four books. Her debut novel \u003cb\u003eWhen the Lotus Blooms\u003c\/b\u003e, a story of two child brides in colonial India, has received four Literary Awards. \u003cb\u003eA Rose from a Dream\u003c\/b\u003e, is the tantalizing sequel to this book. Subsequently, she released a mini-anthology of short stories, \u003cb\u003eSnapshots\u003c\/b\u003e based on her extensive travel experiences.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Present: A gift from the Divine\u003c\/b\u003e represents her foray into the sublime world of inspirational non-fiction. Besides being blessed by\u003cb\u003e H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar\u003c\/b\u003e, it has received a rare endorsement from\u003cb\u003e H.H. the Dalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e Hamsa is a meditation group that she has started to initiate people into meditation currently run in South Florida.  \u003cbr\u003eMore information on the author and her works is available on www.kanchibooks.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67883197890867,"sku":"9780983876564","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/7oRzLxOeSB9780983876564.webp?v=1793656855","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-rose-from-a-dream-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}