{"product_id":"9788119635177","title":"Fallen City","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-fiction, historical true crime narrative. This compelling account examines a brutal crime in Delhi in 1978 and its enduring impact on a city and a nation. Through eyewitness accounts, archival research, and fresh interviews, it traces the murder of two teenagers and the national conversation it sparked. The intended audience includes adults and students of modern Indian history, journalism, and crime literature. The tone is serious, reflective, and empathetic, offering sober insight into trauma, justice, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is presented as a narrative interwoven with documentary evidence. It uses a story-led approach anchored in verified sources, giving readers a clear sense of how investigations unfold and how political upheaval shapes policing and public response. The writing is precise and accessible, guiding readers through complex material without sacrificing nuance. The book also highlights investigative journalism concepts, including source verification, triangulation, and ethical handling of sensitive information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders experience the pacing of a long-form investigation: chapters that move from the disappearance to the search, to court records, and to the broader social climate. The work invites readers to weigh accounts, examine documents, and reflect on how trauma and memory linger in a city. It presents a careful balance of respect for those affected with rigorous reporting, offering a distinctive view of how history is written from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive reconstruction drawn from eyewitness accounts, court records, and archival material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual exploration of Delhi’s political turbulence, including Emergency-era tensions and their aftermath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into investigative journalism: source verification, interview techniques, and source triangulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful, respectful narrative voice that centers victims while presenting rigorous analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, accessible prose that guides readers through complex historical events and their consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how a single crime intersects with broader history. It strengthens critical reading of media and official records, fosters empathy for those affected, and leaves a lasting impression of resilience, memory, and the complexity of justice in a city scarred by violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540667773145,"sku":"BK0512452","price":680.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61fUSbTGILL._SL1500_282996af-dd59-4007-b4aa-1e81d7f3482a.jpg?v=1776674758","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9788119635177","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}