Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow

1905 and Indians are chafing under the British yoke of colonialism. Even in Chandrapur in Bengal, (always a hotbed of revolutionaries) change is coming. There is a strong awakening not just in politics but in empowerment of women and Leela and Maya who are fortunate in having a rather benevolent father are in the forefront of education for women.

The story plays out for both these women wanting and yearning for love and marriage - one within the boundaries of caste and religion and one distinctly outside. It is not an easy time and the story shows the differences even within one country - where religion and caste can cause so much differences even whilst they try to unite for a common goal.

For readers who like history and a story woven into actual history, this is a wonderful read.

The biography of this writer alone deserves another story as it is fascinating.

I’m a historical fiction buff but have never read about any of this before.
Russia and Japan are at war and Indian students in Japan were sent back to India.In 1905 Bengal was going to be divided into two by the British separating the Muslims and Hindus.
This is the story of leela living in a time of that partition and wanting to unite Hindus and Muslims.She is progressive and wants to do her part in uniting her country.
Loved the background history of that time.
Thankyou Netgalley for this arc.