The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra in Hardcover

Step back in time to 1938 in Lahore as Samir Vij is drawn in by an enchanting aroma and his eyes meet Firdaus Khan in his family's ittar shop in Anarkali Bazaar. A love story unfolds between the perfumer and the illuminator of manuscripts, written with elegant and delicate ink. But with the 1947 Partition, their love faces challenges as Samir, a Hindu, becomes Indian and Firdaus, a Muslim, becomes Pakistani. As family and fate pull them apart, they must decide how much they will hold onto. Aanchal Malhotra's debut novel, The Book of Everlasting Things, is a beautiful and sweeping tale that spans continents and generations. It will transport you to another era and linger in your mind like a cherished scent. This family epic, carefully researched, immerses you in the spiritual biography of a nation. Praise for Aanchal Malhotra's writing is abundant, with Jeet