The Bengal Tiger’s Silent Roar
A Forbidden Love Story. In a world ruled by caste and honour, loving the wrong woman could destroy them both.
Delhi, 1950s.
Tarun has always been the forgotten son.
Shy, awkward, and burdened by learning difficulties, he watches from the sidelines as his brothers and sisters build successful lives. At thirty-eight, he is still living at home, doing small household tasks and struggling to find his place in the world.
Then, with the help of his sister, Tarun finally secures a modest job as a trainee electrician. For the first time in his life, he dares to dream of something more—perhaps even a wife.
But the woman who captures his heart is the last person he should love.
Manju, a beautiful young woman with bright red glass bangles, lives far below his family’s social standing. In a society ruled by class, honour, and reputation, loving her could destroy them both.
As Tarun searches desperately for her, he becomes entangled in a web of family expectations, hidden scandals, and dangerous secrets. When tragedy strikes, he must decide whether he has the courage to fight for the woman he loves—or return to the quiet life he has always known.
A deeply moving novel of longing, dignity, and forbidden love, The Bengal Tiger’s Silent Roar explores the fragile dreams of those who live on the margins of society.
Perfect for readers who enjoy novels by
Jhumpa Lahiri, Rohinton Mistry and Arundhati Roy
Reviews
This is an intimate, absorbing and moving novel about a young man’s quest to find a wife in India.
Tarun, aged 28, is eager to settle down during the early years of his nation’s independence from Britain. But his mother is reluctant to arrange a match after seeing his seven brothers and sisters married off.
Everyone in his circle seeks to dissuade him. His close friend urges him to play the field. Relatives – some of whose own marriages have brought unhappiness – also try to deter him.
The book exposes the brutality of poverty in a male-dominated society in which arranged marriage and dowries play such a key role.
It also brings to life the sights and sounds of modern-day India through a cleverly-written and often highly amusing narrative. Thoroughly recommended.
At first I was reluctant to read it as have not heard about the author and unsure of genre.I did not need to worry as was hooked by third chapter! A poignant and inspiring love story set in a volatile period when British were leaving India. A tale of gain, loss, joy and pain. Lots of lively characters like young Tarun with his several disabilities. Anil has written a bold and compassionate story and there is humour there too. The only negative was that some events were described in excessive detail. A good literally novel that should not be left on the shelf!
A fast-paced family drama of love and marriage set in the post war years when the British were leaving India. A brilliant story beautifully crafted that will stay with you long after the final page. I have read this authors previous book A Cobra’s Bite Doesn’t Hurt, an equally engrossing novel of crime and passion.