Written by Geetha Patel, ‘Song of the Koel’ follows the lives and loves of three immigrant women who, while from incredibly diverse cultural roots, develop an unbreakable bond of friendship. With their unique histories rooted in India, the three friends prove that love itself can conquer all boundaries and obstacles. It’s a compelling and life-changing narrative that will enlighten readers from all walks of life.
Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/08/2014 -- Just like the protagonists in her powerful new novel, author Geetha Patel has experienced the obstacles and trials of settling into a new life across the other side of the world. However, through ‘Song of the Koel’, Patel offers a captivating insight into love – an emotion that is truly multicultural and has the potential to bring unlikely people together for a lifetime.
The new novel fuses its thought-provoking narrative with an abundance of historical facts that will allow any reader to turn the last page with a fresh new outlook on their life.
Synopsis:
The Koel is an elusive Indian bird, whose melodious mating song can stir the hearts and minds of lovers, across the globe. The male and female birds sing two different tunes, while communicating the same message. This is their dance of love, through music.
Song of the Koel is a book about enduring and true love, that conquers all obstacles and barriers. The book vividly portrays, the lives and loves of three immigrant women, with different religious, cultural and even racial backgrounds. Yet, they are bound together in a strong and lasting friendship, because of their faith in the power of love and their history, which is rooted in India.
The book hopes to take the reader on a roller coaster ride of romance, passion, heartbreak and ultimately the victory of love! Along the way, the book also unravels some of the most interesting and intriguing historical facts that will educate, enlighten and fascinate the reader.
As the author explains, her narrative is of vital importance to society.
“Two of the women in my book are from India, with the other hailing from Poland. However, while they come from countries with conflicting customs, attitudes and religious outlooks, the strong bond they have fostered helps them through all hardships with gusto. Everyone has common ground – all they have to do is find it,” says Patel, an experienced educator.
Continuing, “My narrative solidifies the belief that love is the very source of happiness. Everyone craves the ability to love and be loved back; those who are patient and forgiving can develop this into a lifelong bond of love or friendship. When true love has been forged, its links are unbreakable – my book explains why.”
In order to help readers apply the book’s story to their own life, Patel worked diligently to make the narrative as real as possible.
“This is a true example of ‘fiction for real life’. It’s chock-full of historical facts and very vivid imagery that narrates the story of the three women and will captivate the reader until the very last page,” she adds.
‘Song of the Koel’ is published by FriesenPress. For more information visit: (add web link).
About Geetha Patel
Geetha Patel was born and educated in South India. She graduated with B.A. & B.Ed. degrees from the University of Mysore. She was married to a Zoroastrian and lived in the United States for five years. She immigrated to Canada, with her family, in 1987. After upgrading her qualifications, and obtaining her Ontario Teachers’ certificate, she worked for the Toronto Catholic District School Board, for twenty-one years.’