Tradition, Tagore, and the Fire Within: Readomania proudly announces Debalina Haldar’s The Daughters of Shantiniketan
What happens when tradition suffocates love and freedom?
Set in the heart of Kolkata, The Daughters of Shantiniketan tells the story of a revered aristocratic family where Rabindranath Tagore’s legacy is treated as sacred scripture—but only through the lens of patriarchal tradition. Women in this house are not heard; they are moulded, managed, or punished.
But when Charulata—obedient, graceful, and the family’s ideal daughter—falls in love with a bohemian singer who dares to modernize Tagore’s songs, rebellion ignites. Secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and the very fabric of the household begins to tear. Will the daughters of Shantiniketan—old and young—break free, or will the weight of heritage crush their hopes?
This novel is a tribute not only to Tagore’s timeless legacy but also to the women who continue to fight for voice, love, and creative freedom in the shadows of tradition.
"This book was born out of a question—how can something be traditional and contemporary at the same time? I could not answer that with words. So I wrote a novel instead. This book has taken nearly a decade to become what it is today—an exploration of rebellion, music, memory, and the eternal question: What does it mean to be free, when you’ve been taught to obey?"
— Debalina Haldar
What you will love about this book:
- A deeply emotional, character-driven narrative
- A rare lens into Bengali aristocracy and its silent rebellions
- Beautifully layered with Tagore’s timeless songs and philosophy
- A story of women who dare to choose love and voice over legacy and silence
May The Daughters of Shantiniketan speak to your heart—and sing to your soul.
Coming soon on Readomania!
About the Author
Debalina Haldar is an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, class of 2015. She has been writing since 2010. She writes in the literary fiction genre. Her novel, The Female Ward, was published in October 2012, by Thames River Press (UK). Her second book, Wrinkles in Memory, is a collection of 22 short stories. It was published in August 2016 by Lifi Publications. Wrinkles in Memory was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for books in English in 2020.
She has conducted multiple book launches in India for publicity of her books followed by press conferences. Her book launches are accompanied by celebrity writers and the media.
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