Susil C. Acharyya Namaste Montreal

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This book tells a beautiful story reinforcing the power of love as it defies obstacles such as race, religion, culture and language as faced by an Indo-Canadian man, Dr. Sameer Senand a French Canadian woman, Ms. Lucy L Lafontain. The story starts in a cold Canadian wintry storm when Sameer saves Lucy, a stranger at the time, from freezing in her stalled vehicle. Interest grows between the two, they work through their cultural differences and with the support of common friends their relationship results in a marriage in India and home in Mississauga. Challenges are faced as Lucy's father does not accept the inter-racial marriage, and plots to break up the marriage and ensure a permanent return of his daughter to Montreal. The book takes the reader through an exciting journey through India, England, Canada, Lucy's father's plotting, Sameer's traumatic accident and many misunderstandings alongthe way. The ultimate question becomes whether or not Sameer and Lucy can hold true to their love and overcome the many storms to a future of happiness together.