LATITUDES OF LONGING Paperback

"LATITUDES OF LONGING" by Shubhangi Swarup is a mesmerizing and ambitious novel that spans generations and geographies, weaving together a collection of interconnected tales across the Indian subcontinent. Set against the backdrop of the Andaman Islands, Myanmar's jungles, and the glacial peaks of the Himalayas, the book explores the profound human experiences of love, loss, and longing amidst extraordinary natural phenomena and mythical undertones. Through a cast of unforgettable characters—from a lonely geographer and a woman who can communicate with trees to a yeti, a scholar, and a haunted lighthouse keeper—Swarup crafts a lyrical narrative that delves into the mysteries of the natural world, the complexities of human relationships, and the timeless search for meaning, blurring the lines between reality and fable