A Train to Mumbai: A Love That Could Not Wait

By Arun K Shrivastwa

"A Train to Mumbai"-In the shimmering haze of India's monsoon rains and the rhythmic clatter of steel wheels, A Train to Mumbai: A Love That Could Not Wait unfolds as a haunting tale of longing and liberation. When Anjali, a reserved Kerala poet, boards a crowded train bound for the city, she carries more than just a suitcase-she holds secrets etched in verse, a fractured past, and a heart tethered to a love that defied time. But Mumbai is not just a destination; it's a labyrinth of possibilities, where strangers become confidants, and every station whispers promises or peril. As Anjali navigates the chaos of migration, cultural divides, and a romance that burns brighter than the city's neon lights, she must confront whether some loves are worth sacrificing everything for-before the train reaches its final stop. A story of bridges built and broken, of words that heal, and of a journey where love is both the map and the destination.

A Train. A Mother. A Secret That Refuses to Stay Buried.
Sometimes the most unexpected journeys are the ones that take us home.

Anjali boards the Mumbai-bound train with her daughter, a half-packed bag, and a past she's never spoken of.
Across from her, a man named Arjun stares out the window, trying to remember who he used to be.

In the flickering compartments of this night train, strangers become mirrors. Secrets ride alongside chai vendors, and memory clings to rusted rails. And as the train slows unexpectedly-somewhere between where they began and where they think they're going-each passenger is forced to confront a question they've been avoiding:

What are you really running from?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH2B8GLP
• ISBN13: 9798291414958
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 674 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"