Ward 9, Room 2

About the Book

Highly accomplished, hailing from Faridabad, a developing city in Northern India, Serena Kingsley ventures into a world she knows little about. Attracted by Bombay’s vibrancy, she moves there, to make her dreams come true. In the exciting carousel of life, laughter and fate, she meets the man of her dreams. Life should have been wonderful with a ‘happy ever after’ ending. Instead … hatred, revenge and deception are lurking to thwart her every move. The prevailing cultural nuances and traditions serve more than a backdrop, they form an integral part of the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to Serena’s experiences. From the bustling streets of Bombay to the serene landscapes of Australia, her remarkable resilience is a testament to the human spirit. Each chapter reveals a new layer of her character, peeling back the complexities of her relationships and the choices she makes in the face of adversity. Ward 9, Room 2 is a story set in the 1980s, spanning over two decades and three generations. The interplay of the characters will drive you through an exciting terrain of thrills and suspense, portraying how love, endurance and forgiveness eventually triumph. *** Book Review Passionate and compelling Ward 9, Room 2 keeps the plot turning and twisting. As the protagonist encounters love, blackmail, violence, rebellion, submission and subversion, can she recover and return to the place she calls home? The book is original and highly entertaining. The story evokes brilliantly the vibrancy and intensity of the Indian culture. The Diwali celebration is filled with bright colours, lively music, friendship, dances and delicious food, interspersed with treachery and deceit. The humour and hold-your-breath moments make this book a page turner. Jane Donlin

About the Author

In the early 90’s, the author migrated to Western Australia from India. She lives here alongside her three children and extended family. She is a retired mental health professional. She is a creative cook and loves to feed her family and friends. She took to cooking only because her knitting and sewing projects were a terrible disaster. She has dabbled in poetry, published in PoetrySoup.com This novel is inspired by people’s stories and her own imagination which she has loomed together to tantalize her reader’s appetite for a romantic thriller. Though an art of fiction, she has included authentic elements of Indian culture intertwined with the residual British influences - to reflect the kaleidoscopic mix of “East meets West.” In 2014 the author published Facets which is an autobiography. This has captivated many hearts through the heartwarming retell of her life. The humour and bouts of hold-your-breath moments makes this a hard to put down story which will captivate you from cover to cover. Jane Donlin