Book Review: ‘A Shimla Affair’ by Srishti Chaudhary

Book Title: A Shimla Affair
Author: Srishti Chaudhary
Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
Number of Pages: 312
ISBN: 978-0143473756
Date Published: Aug. 15, 2025
Price: INR 236

Book Review

“A Shimla Affair” by Srishti Chaudhary is a captivating novel set in 1940s Shimla, India, focusing on three sisters, Nalini, Noor, and Afreen Mistry, who run the Royal Hotel Shimla. Their lives are drastically changed when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball. Nalini, the youngest sister, becomes drawn to a British officer named Charles Nayler, complicating their situation. As tensions rise, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices.

The atmosphere of the book is vividly painted, adding layers of urgency and meaning to the characters’ choices. The story is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and rebellion, where the fate of India may lie in the hands of three courageous women. The portrayal of sisterhood is also well-executed, with Noor and Afreen playing their own arcs and personalities. The lovely book cover immediately sets the tone for reading the book!

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The prose is elegant and lyrical, striking a perfect balance between introspection and action. The author’s writing has a cinematic quality that brings every scene to life, making the story engaging and deeply resonant.

Overall, “A Shimla Affair” is a beautifully written, emotionally rich novel that blends history, romance, and suspense with grace.

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