Ash had always looked up to his older brother, but one day everything changed...Set between the riches of modern day India and the poverty of a council estate in England, Under the Banyan Tree is a stunningly told story of a tantalising quest for truth. It brings to life the painful and traumatic experiences of a young Kashmiri boy who moves to England, and whose world is shattered by the one person he loves the most, his brother.
As you follow this journey of love, betrayal and revenge, you'll find yourself questioning your own moral compass through each twist and turn.
Brave, trusting and kind, Ash has always looked up to his older brother, Daruk. The inseparable pair are raised like princes in Kashmir, Northern India, where an idyllic life encases them. But years later, now one of the most successful film directors in England, Ash can't stop the recurring nightmares from keeping him awake at night and haunting his every thought.
He has never spoken of what happened all those years ago, on that fateful day which changed everything.
How could the brother he had once loved so willingly have betrayed him so ultimately?
Determined to unearth the truth, Ash must face the demons of his past.
As he embarks on a journey of revenge, he unravels secrets which run deeper still.
"Heart-breaking. Mind blowing. Breath-taking."
"I felt I was on a tantalising quest for truth, which had me hooked throughout. A truly inspiring tale of life's unpredictable tragedies and gains. It will have you questioning your own morality and be humbled by others."
"Stunning storytelling - I felt like I was there! Wonderfully capturing the world as seen through a young boy's eyes."
"Powerful, believable and utterly beautiful, your mind will be gripped, eyes brought to tears and your heart deeply moved. This story had me fixated long after I finished it."
