{"product_id":"friends-from-college","title":"Friends From College","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriends from College\u003c\/strong\u003e by Devapriya Roy is a contemporary literary novel about friendship, love, memory, and the enduring pull of home. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s and present-day Kolkata, the story reunites a group of college friends after two decades, as old relationships, unfinished conversations, and carefully hidden secrets resurface. Rich with nostalgia and emotional insight, the novel captures how time changes people while leaving some bonds remarkably intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as a serial in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFriends from College\u003c\/strong\u003e is both a character-driven reunion story and an affectionate portrait of Kolkata's iconic streets, coffee houses, and literary culture. Through its memorable cast, the novel reflects on growing up, moving away, and the unexpected ways the past continues to shape the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharulata Ghosh, now known as Lata and living in London, returns to Kolkata after many years. Awaiting her is her closest friend, Aaduri Bagchi, while elsewhere her former partner, filmmaker Ronny Banerjee, is immersed in an ambitious new project. A family wedding unexpectedly brings them together, reopening old relationships and long-buried memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs laughter gives way to difficult truths, forgotten secrets emerge and familiar places evoke the emotions of another era. Blending humour, romance, and heartfelt reflection, Devapriya Roy creates a story that celebrates friendship while exploring the complexities of love, identity, and belonging across the passing years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reunion story spanning two decades of friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of Kolkata and its literary culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of love, nostalgia, and second chances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex relationships shaped by time and distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets and memories that reconnect old friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA character-driven narrative filled with warmth and humour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of contemporary literary fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of friendship and relationship-driven novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy stories set in Kolkata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who appreciate nostalgic and character-focused fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriends from College\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thoughtful exploration of friendship, love, and the places that continue to define us long after we leave them behind. Devapriya Roy combines engaging characters with an evocative sense of place to create a novel that is both nostalgic and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devapriya Roy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534079185171,"sku":"BY36.195","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/friends-from-college","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}