Pitribhumi by Kaushik Sen [Hardcover]

This novel is a tapestry of memories, tracing the lives of a few refugees-turned-successful men and women, their relationships with the next generation, and the inevitable clashes that arise.

On one side, it captures the uncertainty of today’s world, the pain of losing one’s roots, and the excitement of forging new ones. On the other, it echoes signals from a lost homeland, intertwined with deeply personal struggles.

The protagonist, Arkodeep, though adept at navigating the modern world, often finds himself lost. One day, he realizes that within him resides the spirit of Dr. Indranath Ray—a rebellious, bohemian idealist from the past century.

From another perspective, we meet Sophie, Arkodeep’s love interest, deeply embedded in North America’s materialistic lifestyle. Then there’s Mrittika, Indranath’s devoted disciple, whose journey across continents shapes a bold and independent life.

The novel also explores the first-generation immigrants—conflicted yet affectionate parents, both anxious and helpless in the face of their children's experimental and modern pursuits.

Spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, this story unravels the ongoing conflicts between generations and cultures. Yet, at its core, it seeks harmony, empathy, and the universal quest for an invisible homeland that resides within every human soul.