Requiem for a Soldier

In the shadow of the British Raj each of the million Indian soldiers in the First World War had a unique story that has echoed across the vastness of history. This story is the saga of Kumar born to privilege in the Bengal Presidency but swept up in events much larger than himself. When the horrors of the outlawed practice of Sati force him to confront his beliefs his journey into the world beyond begins. From Calcutta's bustling streets to the distant shores of Ceylon and the battlefields of Verdun Kumar's path is never easy. Love challenges him prejudice tests him and the weight of history pulls him in myriad directions. With each step he finds himself surrounded by a vibrant ensemble of personalities - from a passionate Irish soldier to a dedicated Scottish nurse and a driven Indian social activist. As Kumar traverses lands and seas he wrestles not only with life's inherent dichotomies but with his own internal conflicts. And when he finally returns home he is caught up in a whirlwind of political fervour and old rivalries. Has Kumar's journey moulded him into the man he needs to be or will the weight of his past decisions hold him back? Dive into an epic tale of love war and the quest for self set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil.