Shadows Of Yesterday

About Book

Introduction to Shadows of Yesterday Life is a tapestry woven from moments—some we hold close, some we outgrow, and some leave behind echoes that shape us in ways we never anticipated. Shadows of Yesterday is a novel born from such moments, an intimate exploration of the delicate balance between past and present, loss and acceptance, closure and new beginnings. Set against the backdrop of an intensive professional training program, the story follows a woman standing at the crossroads of her past and future. Over the course of five transformative days, she finds herself face-to-face with unexpected reunions, unspoken emotions, and the quiet yet profound realization that healing often comes in the most unexpected ways. As friendships take root, old memories resurface, and relationships evolve, she learns an essential truth—our past, no matter how deeply etched, does not have to define our future. Originally written in Bengali as Panchopallab, this novel found an overwhelming response upon its release at the Kolkata International Book Fair 2025. The love and resonance it received encouraged me to bring its essence to a broader audience through this English translation. With Shadows of Yesterday, I invite you to embark on a journey of nostalgia, self-discovery, and the courage to move forward—because sometimes, letting go is the first step toward finding oneself again.