Author Description

Dawn will break even for those who speak of night. Asadi fled India days before the Independence he fought for. Lily, a student had life to look forward to - until one weekend changed everything. More than half a century separates the events that shape their lives. How can an old man and a young woman help each other? When Lily finds the courage to undertake what is asked of her, it has consequences neither of them could envisage. This story crosses decades and continents, cultures and beliefs. It will make you angry and sad but also fill you with hope. A thoughtful, multicultural novel that demonstrates how much more connects humanity than divides it. Ambitious and deeply moving it is an uplifting story that will make you pause to consider what is important in life.