The Candle is a gripping novel that touches on the matters of the heart. It's a compelling and inspiring love story about two childhood friends, Raj and Sunita and set in the cities of Kolkata and London of the early 1960's. The story begins on a light note showcasing teenage romance that packs enough innocence and charm, later blossoming into love in its purest and immaculate form...until destiny strikes its cruel hand.