The GARDEN 10 WHITE ROSES | SOMA BOSE
Publisher : Virasat Art Publication - ভিরাসত
Every so often, a manuscript arrives that feels less like a book and more like an act of devotion. The Garden of White Roses is precisely that—a tender, luminous collection of memories, a daughter’s prayer to her mother, and an exquisite portrait of Bengali life that transcends geography and time.
Soma’s words carry us across continents and decades, from the coal-dusted lanes of Bhowra to the misty heights of Darjeeling, from the sacred corridors of Puri’s Jagannath Temple to the quiet gardens of Jabalpur, where white roses bloomed like blessings. Through her eyes, we witness the rituals of Durga Puja, the patient hands of the idol-maker Foni Kaku, the amber glow of Dadi’s homemade guava jelly, and the steady presence of a father whose Omega watch marked time with quiet dignity.
These pages are filled with the fragrance of sheuli flowers at dawn, the sizzle of mustard oil in a courtyard kitchen, the whistle of trains carrying families toward joy and farewell, and the profound simplicity of love rendered in everyday gestures—a saree chosen with care, a ring never given, a diary kept close like a prayer book.
What makes The Garden of White Roses so deeply moving is its refusal to romanticise memory without acknowledging its ache. Soma writes with unflinching tenderness about grief, longing, and the spaces that loss creates within us. Yet these pages are not sorrowful; they are celebrations of lives lived fully, of relationships that continue beyond breath and time, of a mother’s love that remains the quiet centre around which all things gather.
This book is a gift to anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost, and found that love still pulses through memory like a hidden river. It is a testament to Bengali culture and its traditions, a portrait of strong women who shaped generations, and a reminder that the most sacred gardens are often those we carry within.
With deepest respect for the author’s courage in opening her heart so fully, and gratitude for the privilege of bringing this beautiful work into the world, we offer The Garden of White Roses to readers everywhere—as a prayer, a remembrance, and a celebration of love that endures.
| Publisher | Virasat Art Publication - ভিরাসত |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
Every so often, a manuscript arrives that feels less like a book and more like an act of devotion. The Garden of White Roses is precisely that—a tender, luminous collection of memories, a daughter’s prayer to her mother, and an exquisite portrait of Bengali life that transcends geography and time.
Soma’s words carry us across continents and decades, from the coal-dusted lanes of Bhowra to the misty heights of Darjeeling, from the sacred corridors of Puri’s Jagannath Temple to the quiet gardens of Jabalpur, where white roses bloomed like blessings. Through her eyes, we witness the rituals of Durga Puja, the patient hands of the idol-maker Foni Kaku, the amber glow of Dadi’s homemade guava jelly, and the steady presence of a father whose Omega watch marked time with quiet dignity.
These pages are filled with the fragrance of sheuli flowers at dawn, the sizzle of mustard oil in a courtyard kitchen, the whistle of trains carrying families toward joy and farewell, and the profound simplicity of love rendered in everyday gestures—a saree chosen with care, a ring never given, a diary kept close like a prayer book.
What makes The Garden of White Roses so deeply moving is its refusal to romanticise memory without acknowledging its ache. Soma writes with unflinching tenderness about grief, longing, and the spaces that loss creates within us. Yet these pages are not sorrowful; they are celebrations of lives lived fully, of relationships that continue beyond breath and time, of a mother’s love that remains the quiet centre around which all things gather.
This book is a gift to anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost, and found that love still pulses through memory like a hidden river. It is a testament to Bengali culture and its traditions, a portrait of strong women who shaped generations, and a reminder that the most sacred gardens are often those we carry within.
With deepest respect for the author’s courage in opening her heart so fully, and gratitude for the privilege of bringing this beautiful work into the world, we offer The Garden of White Roses to readers everywhere—as a prayer, a remembrance, and a celebration of love that endures.
