In the final, harrowing days of World War II, as the flames of the Third Reich consume Berlin, one man stands at the crossroads of duty, loyalty, and survival. An Indian officer in the Waffen-SS, embarks on a perilous mission through the ruins of a collapsing empire, carrying the weight of promises made to his superiors and his nation's fight for independence.

This gripping narrative interweaves the fall of Nazi Germany with the unyielding dreams of the Indian National Army, led by the enigmatic Subhas Chandra Bose. Against the backdrop of betrayal and shifting allegiances, the novel paints an evocative portrait of figures often vilified by history. Through the eyes of its characters, we witness not only the chaos of war but the conviction, desperation, and moral complexities that drove the Axis powers and their allies.

Sourav Halder's bold storytelling challenges conventional historical narratives, evoking sympathy for those who...