Whisper of the Moon Moth

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Calcutta and London, this poignant novel follows Estelle Thompson, a young Anglo-Indian woman who finds escape and opportunity through the magic of cinema. As she rises to fame under the stage name Merle Oberon, she grapples with the challenges of hiding her heritage and the secrets her family keeps from her. Rich with history and melodrama, the story explores themes of identity, ambition, and the personal cost of pursuiting dreams.