KAMNI'S CROSSING

Kamni’s Crossing, framed as a historical novel set in India between 1939 and 1947 under British colonial rule, traces the life of Kamni – a young widow whose experiences are captivating, terrifying, and poignant. Following personal tragedy, Kamni steps into the unknown as she attempts to chart her own destiny. Kamni’s life suddenly changes after she is forced to make a difficult choice in the face of extreme hardship and danger. Kamni’s incredible story of overcoming adversity, separation, and loss takes her to an unlikely place where she undergoes transformation and discovers meaning in her life despite the odds.

Excerpt:

Asha had refused to look in my direction while she was engaged with Kumar, but as she was leaving the verandah, she lightly brushed against me. I did not know what that meant, but her touch sent a river of strength through my body.

I strained to catch a last glimpse of the woman as she walked toward the gate with Kumar. The dogs would normally be unchained at this hour, but right now they were nowhere in sight. Kumar unlocked the gate and let Asha out. She climbed onto the front bar of his bicycle, and he pedaled away.

The glowing end of Kumar’s cigar seemed to float in a dark pool as he stood there watching them and he waited outside until the red light from the dynamo on the bicycle disappeared. He flung away the cigar, closed the gate, tested the chain and the padlock before he turned around and started to walk back to the house.

The ring of gates closing was the final cue to the play, which was about to change everything for all the players.