Beneath the Gulmohar Tree

In the depths of a drawer of an old chest, resides a diary that still exudes the fragrance of a love tale written in 1947 — love in the times of Partition. A story that springs from the summer of 1944, but witnesses the winter of their love while weaving a tapestry of romance that transcends time itself. When Meher finds a hidden letter in her grandmother’s chest, she is opened to a plethora of questions, probing her to unfold them. Thereafter, she embarks upon the journey to know about her grandmother’s past, her family’s history, and most importantly, where is her grandfather. Travel with Kirat and Meher on this uncharted journey of love, loss, and belonging and know the truth behind the sheltered lies. Was it worth keeping things hidden? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Editor. Blogger. Storyteller. The author, Apoorva Khare, is a 29-year-old girl working as an editor with a leading publishing house, based in New Delhi. She has over 6 years of experience in the publishing industry. She has done her B.A. (Hon.) English and Masters in English Literature from the University of Delhi and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University respectively. To read more of her work, visit her blog “Meraki: The Drowning Pleasure”. For her, Meraki is not just a blog but a glimpse into her world of stories and poems written with a touch of imagination and reality. A place that is a blend of love, smile, emotions, introspection, and above all an escape into a utopian world of self!