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A Bowstring Winter

by Dhruba Hazarika
Fiction 2006 352 pages
📌 Assam

About this book

In the essence of camaraderie, akin to the tautness of a bowstring and the precision of an arrow's flight, lies the ethos that binds them. As the story unfolds, John Dkhar's entrance into the Kaizang Restaurant on a chilly November night in Shillong serves as the juncture where destiny's hand prepares to reshape his existence. A solitary figure by inclination, exuding sophistication and elegance, John finds himself entangled with individuals who will soon become participants in a lethal contest involving fervor and animosity, reliance and betrayal.

Among them is James Kharlukhi, a resolute and unyielding figure, a natural leader fueled by a craving for perilous exploits. Alongside him is Jennifer D’Santos, companion to James, whose affection for John carries a tragic portent. Then there is Charlie, a figure shrouded in mystery and isolation, driven to murder by a haunting visage. Amidst them all, Dor Kharkongor emerges as an archery virtuoso, an embodiment of the hills' spirit, caught in a dichotomy between his steadfast loyalty to James and his paternal fondness for John.

In the backdrop of Shillong's verdant panorama, Dhruba Hazarika weaves a tapestry of vengeance and brutality, skillfully invoking the senses with the essence of North-East India's ambiance. This dynamic narrative traverses the realm of friendship, fidelity, and the inherent solitude that grapples with the human condition.

Published
May 2006
Publisher
Pages
352
Format
Kindle
ISBN
0143061801
Language
English

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