Name : The Silk Route Spy : The True Story of An Indian Double Agent
Author : Dr. Enakashi Sengupta
Pages : 209
Publisher : Harper Collins Publisher India
Genre : Historical/Non-fiction
BOOK BLURB
A true story of an Indian Double Agent Spy. Nandlal Kapur was working with the British Government as a spy. They trained him as a silk merchant for cover and he learnt the tricks of the trade on how to be a good spy. As he travels across the land on mission and meets revolutionaries demanding freedom, he decides to do his bit for the country. The extraordinary journey of Nandlal is marked with unpredictablity and danger
ABOUT THE BOOK :
This is the first time I am reading a non fiction historical book. I was attracted towards the true story of the Indian Spy and how he puts his life in danger by doing double agent work.
This book has 22 chapters and each chapter has a captivating plot. You can feel the sensation of the burning revolution of India and the dilemma of Nandu to do something for his motherland.
WHAT I LIKE :
The writing is evocative, conjuring the sight, sound and emotions of the bygone era.
Though it was 1920 and the flames of revolt against colonial rule engulf the country, Nandu was very clear about his career goals.
I salute his bravery for doing double agent work by risking his and families life. He is the true patriot and master mind behind the major revolution work.
From Firozpur, delhi, calcutta to Japan his curiosity and the way he evolved was tremendous. Nandlal transformation from the spy to double agent was masterful depiction. It keeps me engrossed with each chapters.
I love the flow of each chapter with the depth description of character and situation. The connection of Nandu with these well developed characters like Asit, Vimal , Ramcharan is impressive.
MY RATING : 4.5/5
Grab Your copy here : The Silk Route Spy: The True Story of an Indian Double Agent
Price : Rs. 194
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. Enakashi Sengupta is a prolific researcher and academician. She has twenty five years of experience working in both the corporate world and in academia. She has a PhD from University of Nottingham and has completed her MBS with merit from the same university.
FINAL THOUGHTS :
The Silk Route Spy is mesmerizing portrayal of courage and sacrifice. All I said , if you love historical fiction then you must read. It is admirable that the author managed to put the story in an engaging plot after only listening from his Husband in a story form . The simple language and engaging story of the Nandlal journey keep you captivated till the end.
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