The Desert Awakening by Gitanjali Bhagia #Giveaway #spotlight

Synopsis:

In a semi-abandoned haveli deep in Rajasthan, a woman on a social work project finds herself

drawn into an enigmatic bond with a man — and into the secrets the ancient walls have kept

for generations, discovering her own identity along the way. 

About the book:

In a semi-abandoned haveli deep in Rajasthan, the desert wind still carries whispers of the

family that once lived within its crumbling walls.

When Soma travels from her life in Mumbai back to the land of her ancestors, she isn’t looking

for love — she’s looking for herself. But the haveli has other plans. Drawn into an enigmatic

bond with a man as guarded as the house itself, she finds that every question she asks about

him leads back to a secret the ancient walls have kept for generations. As the line between

attraction and danger blurs, and the past refuses to stay buried, Soma must decide how far

she’s willing to go — through Mumbai’s crowded streets and Rajasthan’s sun-baked silence —

to uncover a truth that could unravel everything she thought she knew about her family, and

herself.

For readers of The Henna Artist and The Palace of Illusions, THE DESERT AWAKENING is a slow-

burn thriller-mystery-romance about identity, inheritance, and the secrets that outlive the

people who kept them — written by a debut author whose own grandmother’s stories from

Rajasthan inspired the novel.

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About the Author

Gitanjali Bhagia is a first-generation Indian American. She is not just a dedicated

ophthalmologist practicing in Northern Virginia but a storyteller woven from the threads of her

own diverse heritage. She finds inspiration in the rich tapestry of her ancestry, especially in the

legacy of her beloved grandmother, Vimla Bhagia, whose tales from her family's home in

Rajasthan, India, ignited her imagination from a young age.

Born in Pennsylvania and raised in North Carolina, Gitan's cultural roots became the fertile

soil from which her passion for writing blossomed. Her frequent visits to Rajasthan not only

connected her to her familial history but also stirred a deep appreciation for the mystique and

allure of the Indian subcontinent.

With her enchantment of the tales whispered by the sands of Rajasthan, Gitanjali weaves

narratives that transport readers to captivating worlds. Her writing carries the essence of her

cross-cultural experiences, inviting readers to explore the intricate nuances of identity,

heritage, and the human connection.

Giveaway

$20 Amazon or Paypal

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