Fallen City is a deeply immersive historical true crime narrative that revisits the vanishing of Geeta and Sanjay Chopra in late August 1978 Delhi, and the brutal discovery that followed. Blending history, reportage, and human drama, this book speaks to readers who crave a precise, thoughtful look at a city and a nation wrestling with memory, justice, and accountability. It is written for adults and curious readers alike who seek a mature, emotionally resonant exploration of a defining moment in India’s recent past.
Written by acclaimed journalist Sudeep Chakravarti, Fallen City guides you through a meticulously documented investigation that intertwines eyewitness accounts, archival research, and new interviews. The narrative moves with the rhythm of a well-constructed documentary—grounded in fact, yet intimate in its focus on the people touched by the case and the society they inhabit. The book not only chronicles the pursuit of answers but also examines the broader currents of Delhi after the Emergency, inviting readers to reflect on how fear, grievance, and resilience coexist in a community under strain.
- Key content elements drawn from eyewitness testimonies, archival material, and original interviews
- Documentary-style storytelling that situates a personal tragedy within Delhi’s political and social landscape
- Accessible, suspenseful non-fiction writing that balances investigative detail with human emotion
- Exploration of themes such as collective trauma, memory, justice, and community resilience
Fallen City offers more than a recounting of a crime; it provides a lens on how a city, and a country, confronts painful chapters and how those chapters shape the present. After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of the lasting impact of crime on a community, and a renewed sense of the importance of memory, accountability, and thoughtful storytelling.
