A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart

Released: July 1, 2025
Length: 9 hrs 53 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Ecco

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"A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart" is a poignant novel set in 1917, exploring love, ambition, and intellectual rebirth against the backdrop of the dawn of World War I. Cora Trent, a graduate student from the American West, and Indra Mukherjee, an Indian revolutionary, forge a deep connection amid protests and turbulent political landscapes. Their passionate romance quickly leads to marriage, yet as World War I escalates and national tensions rise, they must confront the challenges of their differing ambitions and the threat of authoritarian scrutiny. This immersive tale showcases the complexities of a marriage entwined with radical politics and the quest for personal freedom.

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