Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Novel Explores Power Dynamics in Colonial Era Romance
Once Upon a Summer is a book about love and relationships during the time when Britain ruled India.
It's written by Manjul Bajaj.
The story was inspired by a real story.
The story is about Madeline, a girl from England, and Azeem, who worked in her father's employment.
The book explores the power dynamics in relationships and features a character named Mariam Das who the reviewer found compelling.
It touches on themes seen in other stories.
The reviewer also mentions some issues with the writing style.
Despite this, the book is considered enjoyable.
Manjul Bajaj's novel 'Once Upon a Summer' explores power dynamics in colonial-era romance.
The story was inspired by a social media post about Nainital residents.
The novel is set in British India in the early 1900s.
The book centers on Madeline, Azeem, and Mariam Das.
The reviewer found Mariam Das to be the most captivating character.
- Who
- Manjul Bajaj wrote the novel.
- What
- The novel explores power dynamics in romantic relationships set in the colonial era.
- When
- Set in the early 1900s.
- Where
- Set in British India.
- Why
- Inspired by a story found on social media.
- Book Title
- Once Upon a Summer
- Author
- Manjul Bajaj
- Setting
- British India in the early 1900s
- Main Characters
- Madeline, Azeem, and Mariam Das
- Inspired By
- Social media post of Nainital residents