{"product_id":"9789353041564","title":"Treasured Epistles","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction epistolary collection gathers intimate letters written across a long career in foreign service, ambassadorship, and government leadership. Its central theme is the power of friendship and personal connection to bridge cultures and shape public life. It speaks to adults and history enthusiasts who enjoy biographies, diplomacy, and letters as historical documents. The tone is reflective, respectful, and quietly uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content unfolds through a curated sequence of private correspondence, offering a human look at a life spent in diplomacy and public service. Readers glimpse conversations with a distinguished circle that includes statespeople, writers, and peers, revealing the texture of cross-cultural exchange across continents and decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is intimate and reflective: these personal letters bring historic moments to life and invite readers to consider how everyday words can shape policy and cultural exchange. The collection is accessible to readers new to history as well as those seeking richer context about a long, public life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLetters spanning foreign service to ministerial leadership, featuring correspondents such as Indira Gandhi, E. M. Forster, C. Rajagopalachari “Rajaji”, Lord Mountbatten, Vijaylakshmi Pandit, Krishna Hutheesing, R.K. Narayan, Nirad C. Chaudhuri, Mulk Raj Anand, and Han Suyin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsight into diplomatic history and cross-cultural communication through personal voices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpistolary writing style that feels intimate, thoughtful, and historically grounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to compare diverse perspectives across cultures and eras, and to reflect on the human side of public life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you gain after finishing is a deeper appreciation for how personal trust, wit, and perceptive writing can illuminate global history. The book builds curiosity about diplomatic life, fosters empathy for cross-cultural dialogue, and leaves a lasting impression of the humanity behind leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540691759321,"sku":"9789353041564","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71J98ip6AUL._SL1360.jpg?v=1776671921","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789353041564","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}