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The Letters We Keep

A Novel

Nisha Sharma author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Amazon Publishing

Published:1st May '24

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Two students uncover a tragic love story in The Letters We Keep, leading them to confront their own feelings and fate.

In The Letters We Keep, two students from vastly different backgrounds come together to unravel a decades-old love story that ended in tragedy. Ambitious freshman Jessie Ahuja, an aspiring engineer, quickly learns about two haunting legends at her university. One revolves around Davidson Tower, where a devastating fire led to the mysterious disappearance of two lovers over fifty years ago. The other is the captivating figure of Ravi Kumar, a privileged billionaire who seems to occupy more of Jessie's thoughts than she'd like to admit. Their worlds collide when a playful campus prank traps them in the tower's eerie library.

As they explore the dusty corners of the library, Jessie discovers letters from the ill-fated lovers hidden within a hollowed-out copy of Persuasion. Each letter draws them deeper into the enigma surrounding the tragic romance, and they find themselves captivated not only by the past but also by each other. The story unfolds as they navigate their own feelings, paralleling the star-crossed fate of the long-gone lovers.

The Letters We Keep weaves a tale of mystery and romance, questioning whether Jessie and Ravi can escape the patterns of fate that seem to bind them. As they delve into the letters and uncover the truth behind the tragedy, they must confront their own fears and desires. Will they break the cycle of heartbreak, or will they become just as doomed as the lovers before them?

“This pleasant romance underscores the challenges of immigration, both historically and currently. The pressures of South Asian parents and their aspirations and the contrasting hopes of their children are beautifully developed, alongside the mixing of different languages in the narrative… An easy, effortlessly enjoyable read.” Kirkus Reviews

“An original, fascinating and fun read from start to finish… a deftly written and unreservedly recommended reading…” Midwest Book Review

“The novel delves into the South Asian diaspora experience in higher education, the clash of social classes, and the loss of important cultural stories and history.” Booklist

“[S]harp banter and steamy intimate scenes make the easy chemistry between the romantic leads sparkle.” Publishers Weekly

Praise for Nisha Sharma’s The Karma Map

“A heartwarming story about personal growth.” Kirkus Reviews

“Sharma smartly interlocks…classic road-trip novel tropes, capitalizing on the inherent freedom of self-discovery while navigating familial traditions and expectations…[and] issues of class, identity, and spirituality.” Publishers Weekly

“The book wrestles with the spirituality and ritualistic nature of Hinduism and centers the struggles of being a not-here-nor-there diasporic teen.” Teen Vogue

ISBN: 9781662500749

Dimensions: 213mm x 140mm x 16mm

Weight: 272g

254 pages