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Srishti Chaudhary
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Once Upon A Curfew is a lyrical historical romance set in 1974 India, following Indu as she inherits her grandmother's flat and dreams of turning it into a library for women. A story about ambition, love, and the push for independence, this novel is perfect for readers who enjoy character‑driven fiction set against a vividly drawn era. If you relish intimate, hopeful tales with a strong sense of place, this book will speak to you.
Written in a warm, accessible voice, Once Upon A Curfew unfolds through Indu's choices, friendships, and growing sense of self. Her parents see the library plan as a distraction while her fiancé Rajat—who is away studying in London—holds a different future in view. When Indu meets Rana, a charismatic young lawyer with a quick wit and a generous heart, the two spark a partnership that brings the library to life, peppered with laughter, banter, and their shared love of Rajesh Khanna films. As the Emergency unsettles everything, Indu must decide what kind of life she will claim for herself.
Through Indu's eyes, the novel blends domestic warmth with a wider historical moment, inviting readers to feel the texture of a city and a family under pressure. The library becomes more than a project; it stands for independence, community, and the power of women to shape their own stories. The storytelling balances tender, everyday moments with sharper social tensions, delivering a readable pace, vivid period details, and moments of quiet courage that linger long after the page is turned.
After turning the last page of Once Upon A Curfew, readers are left with a sense of possibility—a belief that love and ambition can coexist with independence, even in turbulent times. This novel offers warmth, reflection, and a lasting invitation to pursue your own path with courage and heart.
Product Details
Author
Srishti Chaudhary
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
BK0420059
ISBN
9780143445968
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7 x 2.03 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off