Shardulsundari by Shirsha Bandyopadhyay [Hardcover]

The Bengali circus endeavor 'Shardulsundari' is also a covert love triangle story. Love or lack thereof determines the course of life for three individuals. Magician Ganapati Chakraborty is immensely talented but unruly and addicted, making his charisma irresistible. Priyanath Bose, the owner of the Great Bengal Circus, is an idealist but stubborn. He prioritizes the circus over his family. In the midst of these two stands Sushila Sundari, a woman desperate for love. She has the courage to kiss a tiger's neck in the circus, but lacks the strength to hold onto her beloved man. The intricate relationship between the three is woven into a historical backdrop. 'Shardulsundari' is a fictional narrative grounded in history, and just as thrilling.