Flickering Flames: A Novel

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Set in the Cityof Nawabs, home to the debauch rulers of erstwhile Avadh, it is one of the most unusual love stories of modern times. Towards the end of one of the most exciting decades in the history of Independent India, the launch of a new newspaper from the city, brings together a bunch of talented, energetic and quirky youngsters from all over the country. Among these high on testosterone individuals are the sensitive and reticent, albeit a little cynical, small-town guy, Aditya and the enigmatic Shenaz, a young liberal woman (born and brought up in Europe) married into an orthodox Muslim family. Sparks that fly between them soon blossom into a tacit, unspoken bond. The intensity of this modern-day love, despite breaching the barriers, retains an endearing old world charm. The easygoing character of the city and the ample time it has on its hands come across through the characters and the unhurried pace of events, though there never is a dull moment, humour being the soul of the narrative. It is also a very personal pilgrimage for the protagonist wherein he revisits the place, the people and the city that he had left some 10 years ago. About The Author Rajnish Sharma is currently the Editor of Orbit. As the head of this niche sector magazine, Sharma has defied all norms and redefined the way an educational magazine should look. As a journalist, his articles, essays and columns have been published in newspapers, magazines and portals all over the world, making him a well-known name with overseas readers, especially the Indian diaspora, in the US, Australia, Hong Kong and Mauritius, who have long enjoyed and appreciated his writings. In the many years that Rajnish has spent in the profession, he has worked in all the major newspapers-The Times of India, Hindustan Times and Business Standard. His pioneering report on undivided Bihar's economy is still quoted as a benchmark. His prolific work shows an amazing diversity with write-ups on finance, cuisine, politics, sports, history, environment, heritage, cinema and the Indian diaspora, even light comic pieces.