Beyond A Broken Bridge

About the Book

Beyond A Broken Bridge is a poignant tale of resilience, love, and loss set against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-Independence India, World War II, and the Partition of 1947. Ratan Arya, a gifted engineer, rises from poverty, but his life is shattered by war and betrayal. As he flees Japanese bombings in Burma with his friend Mansur and the courageous Fiza, a medical student, bonds are tested and hearts are broken. But as the Partition tears the nation apart, Ratan’s fight to protect Fiza and salvage hope leads to a haunting finale—where a broken bridge symbolises love lost and a destiny forever altered. Rich in historical depth and emotion, this is a gripping story of survival, sacrifice, and the enduring scars of conflict. A nation on the brink. A love against all odds. A life shaped by fate. Explore the emotional landscape of pre-Independence India through a deeply personal and heart-wrenching story. Delve into the complexities of love, loss, and survival amid war, displacement, and betrayal. Witness the brutal impact of Partition and the human cost of political division through unforgettable characters. A profound portrayal of how ordinary people navigate through love, sacrifice, and strength of spirit. Explore a symbolic journey where the “broken bridge” reflects fractured bonds, lost dreams, and a deep yearning to reclaim the past.

About the Author
Anita Krishan is an author, writer, poet, and columnist with a unique perspective towards storytelling. She worked as an educator for twenty-five years before deciding to devote full time to her passion for writing. She is a senior columnist with The Indian Economist. Born in Shimla in 1955, she spent twenty-two years of her early life in this pristine Himalayan town. Her journey with narrative led her to write and direct plays, pen down novels, stories, and poems. An extremely sensitive human being, Anita Krishan has always been concerned about social and environmental issues. Years of romance with prose led her to write her first book Running Up The Hill, published in 2007 followed by Tears of Jhelum in 2014. At present she lives in Delhi, NCR.