About the Book

Loneliness is Vikram’s constant companion, born out of his rootlessness. Ever since he learned of his father’s forced displacement, he longed for a home on familial soil, a place where the fragrance of his ancestors lingers in the grains of sand. No matter where life takes him, no triumph can cure the wounds left by the tragedy that partitioned his history from him. On the other side of the Wall, Sabeena is a brilliant woman, whose fate unfortunately delivers her into the caste most discriminated against in Indian society. Beautiful and unyielding, she carries within her a fire of calm resistance and the grace of sacrifice. Denied the dignity her mind and heart deserve, she endures daily injustices that leave her soul scarred, but her spirit undefeated. This is the story of two exceptional individuals and their shared longing to belong.

About the Author

Narendra Taneja is a storyteller at heart. His passion for stories has taken him across India and the world, up till the Arctic. Meethi Dhoop, his debut collection of short stories, was met with appreciation and acclaim. Sabeena is his first foray into full-length fiction. Taneja is a globally recognised thought leader in energy policy and geopolitics.He chairs a leading Indian think tank, is a research fellow at a distinguished UK policy institute, and is also a member of several boards. As he puts it, he writes for swantah sukhay—for the happiness and satisfaction of his own soul.