Book Details

• Author: Avik Dutta

• Publisher: Patra Bharati

• Language: Bengali

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 152

• ISBN: 9789347601866

About the Book
Hridoyer Padmabone is a sensitive and deeply moving Bengali novel set against the misty winter atmosphere of Benaras. The story follows Riju, who embarks on a solitary journey at the end of December in search of silence and distance from his inner turmoil. Instead of peace, he finds himself surrounded by memories, unexpected encounters, and unresolved emotions that slowly surface in an unfamiliar city.

A sudden and tragic incident draws Riju back into the shadows of his past, leading to an unforeseen reunion with his former wife, Ankhi. As their paths cross again, lingering questions arise—about her present life, her happiness, and all that was left unsaid between them. The narrative gently turns inward, reflecting on love, loss, separation, and the quiet wounds that time carves into the human heart.

Written with subtle intensity and emotional restraint, Avik Dutta presents a profoundly human story about loneliness and emotional isolation—about how life can feel deeply solitary even when surrounded by people. Hridoyer Padmabone is a poignant exploration of memory, heartbreak, and the silent weight of growing older, making it an ideal read for those who find meaning in silences, reflections, and the unspoken spaces of the heart.