A Kiss in Kashmir - Saigal, Monica

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Résumé :
A tender and finely observed romance. -- Kirkus Reviews

Sharmila, a painter entering the autumn of her life, had gently set aside hopes of love after a heart-wrenching loss. In Kashmir to orchestrate her daughter Alina's wedding, Sharmila never anticipated that the universe was crafting a different plan-one of second chances and unexpected love.

She crosses paths with George, a professor of Indian art history and a kindred spirit bearing the weight of lost love. Together, they explore Kashmir's lush valleys, snow-draped mountains, clear lakes, and ancient shrines. A fragile romance quietly blossoms, gently guiding their hearts toward a future neither dared to dream of.

Is it possible for a single glance to kindle a connection, or for one to find a soulmate twice?
>Early endorsements:
In 'A Kiss in Kashmir', Monica Saigal (Bhide) transports us to a place where the warmth of a pashmina meets the scent of saffron. Kashmir comes alive, not just as a backdrop but as a character, breathing life into Sharmila and George's journey. Their story reminds us that even after loss, love can find its way back. Saigal's tale is genuine, heartfelt, and flavored with the authentic touch of Kashmir. 'A Kiss in Kashmir' is an intimate sojourn, promising the heart that love, in all its forms, can indeed find its way back to us. Chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna

On the face of it, in A Kiss in Kashmir, Monica Saigal (Bhide) sets a sweet romance in a luscious setting. Looking deeper, it's a novel that explores the depth of loss, love and the many facets of the human heart. Bravo. -Mollie Cox Bryan, Agatha and Daphne du Maurier Award-nominated author

Monica Saigal (Bhide)'s latest novel brings to life the magic of Kashmir with its gorgeous colors, smells and tastes. From the first page, you'll feel like you are at a banquet for this senses in this touching tale of later life love and the hope of new beginnings.-Ramin Ganeshram, author, Saffron: A Global History...

Sommaire:
She came to Kashmir to honor the love she lost. She never expected to find another.

At fifty, accomplished painter Sharmila Solanki has long accepted that the great love of her life ended decades ago. When she travels to Kashmir to plan her daughter's wedding, she hopes to connect her with the homeland of the father she never knew-and give them both a deeper understanding of the man they lost. Then she meets George Tomson.

A charming widower and retired professor with deep ties to the valley, George understands the loneliness, guilt, and complicated hope of loving after loss. As he guides Sharmila through Kashmir's shimmering lakes, historic gardens, colorful markets, and treasured traditions, their unexpected friendship begins to deepen into something neither believed they would experience again.

But the past is never far away. When a startling discovery connects their histories, Sharmila and George must decide whether opening their hearts honors the people they loved-or betrays them.

Rich with art, food, family, and the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir, A Kiss in Kashmir is a tender later-in-life romance about grief, healing, and finding the courage to embrace an unexpected second chance.