Last Twilight in ParisAuthor: Pam JenoffPublisher: Park Row A mysterious old necklace, a department store and wartime secrets make for an intriguing read in bestselling author Pam Jenoff’s Last Twilight in Paris. Louise worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe during WW-II. Although she is a housewife in London now, Louise remembers the blood and gore. An old necklace from a second-hand shop with a Paris departmental store address sets Louise on an unforgettable journey. Lousie has seen the necklace before when her friend Franny died during the war. The trail of clues takes Louise to Lévitan, the Nazi departmental store where Jewish prisoners were forced to sell their belongings. This novel is a gripping story of love, loss and resilience of people in the darkest hours. Brick By BrickAuthor: Manish VijPublisher: Penguin The book is a MUST-READ for aspiring entrepreneurs and those who dare to dream big in life. Author cum tech entrepreneur Manish Vij gives insights into setting up a business by sharing the mistakes he made along the way. The simple prose takes the reader through the dizzying heights of large funding rounds and the exits of these businesses to WPP, Dentsu and Flipkart, respectively. The book chronicles Vij’s journey through startups (Kabadibazaar, Quasar, and Letsbuy) and shows how to embrace life’s serendipity gracefully.Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh Author: Ahtushi DeshpandeStones and carvings give us a peek into the lives of people and cultural diversity. Renowned photographer and cancer survivor Ahtushi Deshpande’s Speaking Stones is a brilliant book on the petroglyphs, the ancient rock etchings of Ladakh. Dotted with breathtaking images and gripping narratives, the book explores human creativity and timeless art. The book is segregated into six sections. Each gives the reader an insight into the separate regions of Ladakh. With stunning photographs and meticulous research, the author gives details of the different styles of petroglyphs. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and indigenous artwork.Homeseeking Author: Karissa ChenPublisher: Sceptre Two childhood sweethearts meet later in life and are caught between the weight of the past and an unknown future in Karissa Chen’s Homeseeking. Haiwen and Suchi have been inseparable since childhood in 1940s Shanghai. Their friendship blossoms into teenage love, until Haiwen joins the army and life takes them on different routes. Haiwen now in his seventies comes across Suchi by chance in Los Angeles. They decide to give love a second chance but a lot has changed in their respective lives. Spread across different decades and countries, this love story will make you weep and rejoice at the same time.
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