Ordeal of Innocence

by Jayanti M. Dalal, Jayanti Ema Dalala, Arpan A. Desai

When everything is lost in a single heartbreaking moment, can it ever be regained? This is the question posed in "Ordeal of Innocence" by Jayanti M. Dalal. Overwhelmingly received when first published in India, this first-ever English translation of Ordeal of Innocence marks Mr. Dalal’s U.S. debut. He tells the tale of Shashank and Sukanya, a well-to-do Indian couple whose lives are shattered when they must live with the aftermath of a violent crime. Forced to live apart, Shashank and Sukanya struggle to build new lives, each unable to forget the other and wondering if the love they shared will ever be restored. Rich with the color and tradition of Indian culture, "Ordeal of Innocence" is a remarkable tale that explores the many facets and forms of human relationships, as well as the indomitable nature of the human spirit.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2005