Red Roses in River Yamuna

On a January morning in 1948, Mani eagerly awaits the birth of his child, but joy turns to heartbreak when his wife Mary dies in childbirth, leaving him to raise their newborn son, Kunjootty. For fourteen years, Mani devotes himself to the boy, carrying the weight of memory while nurturing hope. When father and son move to new farmland in Thiruvampady, they encounter friendships, conflicts, and trials that shape their strength and spirit. As the next generation grows, Kunjootty's son Emmanuel rises from a quiet, sensitive child into a determined young man shaped by the rugged beauty of Kerala's villages and hills. Drawn to service and honour, he joins the Indian Army, where discipline, mentorship, and duty transform him. His journey ultimately leads into the heroic landscapes of the Kargil War. A tribute to the officers and soldiers of the Indian Army, this sweeping novel celebrates the patriotism of three generations—revealing how lineage, sacrifice, and unwavering love bind a family across time and tragedy.