{"product_id":"a-new-world-romance","title":"A New World Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New World Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e by Susham Bedi, translated into English by Astri Ghosh, is a literary novel about unexpected love, cultural identity, memory, and belonging. The story follows Ketaki and Aditya, two established academics living in different American cities who, despite having previous relationships behind them, unexpectedly develop a deep romantic connection. Their relationship unfolds against the continuing influence of the homeland they left behind, creating a thoughtful exploration of love and life between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Ketaki and Aditya navigate their changing relationship, the novel considers how migration, cultural memory, and personal history can shape emotional choices and ideas of home. The contrast between the “new world” of their present lives and the “old world” of their past adds depth to their search for companionship and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe novel begins with an accidental meeting at an academic seminar and develops into a relationship neither character expected to pursue. Both have established professional lives and experiences of marriage and romance behind them, yet their connection challenges their assumptions about love and companionship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough their evolving relationship, Susham Bedi examines the emotional complexities of living away from one's homeland. Memories, cultural heritage, and the experiences associated with the past remain present even as the characters build lives in the United States. Astri Ghosh's English translation brings this story of cross-cultural relationships and emotional connection to a wider readership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn unexpected relationship between two established academics living in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe tension between the “new world” and the homeland left behind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions of identity, belonging, memory, and cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe emotional possibilities of love and companionship later in life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe influence of migration and personal history on relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of second chances, resilience, and personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA literary exploration of relationships across cultures and continents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of contemporary romance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in translated literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of South Asian literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in diaspora and immigrant stories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy stories about identity, belonging, and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New World Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a reflective portrayal of love that develops unexpectedly while examining the lasting relationship between personal history, cultural identity, and a new life abroad. With its focus on Ketaki and Aditya's emotional connection and the worlds that shape them, the novel will appeal to readers seeking literary fiction with themes of romance, migration, memory, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susham Bedi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604193300755,"sku":"BY13.5788","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/a-new-world-romance","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}