In ‘In the Golden Mountains‘, you’re taken on a journey that blends the beauty of the Pahari mountains and the coastal town of Jogibettu, with the heartache and resilience of its young characters. This coming-of-age novel introduces two strong young women, Kshama and Radhika, whose lives are forever changed by love, loss, and the challenges life throws their way.
Kshama, orphaned at 17, becomes the first female tour guide in her village, finding comfort in the snow-capped mountains that have always been her constant. When she meets Abhay, her heart begins to open again, and love seems possible—until a sudden twist shatters everything she holds dear.
In contrast, Radhika’s world is torn apart in the small coastal town of Jogibettu, where she is unjustly branded as a siren and a gold digger. The person she loves, Vidvath, refuses to defend her, and the only solution the elders see is an immediate marriage between the two teenagers. This forced union brings with it its own struggles and heartbreaks.
Then, December 2004 arrives, and a catastrophic event links these two seemingly separate lives. Kshama, Abhay, Radhika, and Vidvath must all face their pasts and decide who they want to become as their worlds collide.
In the Golden Mountains is a powerful and emotional story of finding strength in the hardest times. It’s about the choices we make when life doesn’t go according to plan, and how love, in all its forms, can change everything. If you love stories that tug at your heart and make you think about the complexities of life, this book is for you.
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