Requiem for a Soldier

A timeline of the soul and the battlefields • Published by Leadstart Inkstate

About the Book

Written by Abhishek Amal Sanyal, Requiem for a Soldier is an exceptionally powerful, deeply poignant historical fiction and war epic set in the turbulent early decades of twentieth-century colonial India. The sweeping narrative chronicles the existential and physical odyssey of Kumar, a highly privileged young man born into the aristocratic zamindari heritage of the Bengal Presidency. Kumar's comfortable, tradition-bound existence is shattered when he confronts the horrific, outlawed practice of Sati, a moral crisis that ignites his conscience and forces him to question his deep-seated socio-cultural beliefs. Swept up in the vast, historical currents of the British Raj and the global eruption of the First World War, Kumar embarks on a transformative journey. His path leads him from the vibrant, bustling streets of Calcutta to the lush, distant shores of Ceylon, and eventually into the terrifying, shell-shocked battlefields of Verdun in Europe. Along this treacherous voyage of self-discovery, Kumar is tested by systemic prejudice, unrequited love, and the horrific realities of modern industrial warfare. He traverses these physical and psychological landscapes alongside a multi-dimensional cast of characters, including a fiercely passionate Irish soldier, a dedicated Scottish nurse, and a driven Indian social activist. Through rich, cinematic prose, Sanyal masterfully explores themes of Conscience versus Convention, the loss of innocence, and the complex search for identity in a world in turmoil. Pepper Books ensures that every original paperback copy is delivered nationwide in pristine, moisture-proof protective packaging.

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