Novels
Quest for Freedom
By Cedric Saldanha
Quest for Freedom is Cedric’s latest publication. It is now available on Amazon https://amzn.asia/d/3XQUfdE
The book is a riveting tale about the extraordinary transformation of a woman from victim to vigilante to formidable crusader for the rights of women,
In parts it reads like a thriller as the police pursue Smita as she attempts to counter violence with violence.
Smita is a young woman from Mumbai, who is swept into an arranged marriage and relocated to Melbourne. Thrust into an abusive and loveless marriage, she battles domestic abuse and violence.
With resilience and tenacity, she fights back against the injustices that confine her. Transforming from a victim to a symbol of hope, Smita becomes an inspiration for countless other women ensnared in similar plights. Her evolution is dramatic and empowering.
This deeply moving narrative will resonate with the struggles and triumphs of women around the world. It witnesses the extraordinary transformation of a woman reborn, a warrior in her own right, fighting for justice and reclaiming her life.
Domestic violence is rife in Australia where Cedric lives. According to official statistics, one woman is murdered each week by her partner.
The Monk and The Don
by Cedric Saldanha
Bombay in the 1960s and 70s. The scene of dire poverty; the era of rampant smuggling and drug wars.
Dharavi, the largest slum in both Bombay and Asia, becomes the center of action in this thrilling underworld story.
Two little boys grow up together in the same family. Though one has been adopted they consider themselves brothers and friends. In their late teens they part ways, taking dramatically diverging life paths. One is inspired to dedicate himself to social service and reform. He goes to become a monk in the hope it will train him to serve the poor better. The other is drawn into a life of crime, smuggling and drug trafficking. They lose touch with each other. Then fate brings them together again under the strangest of circumstances. Their lives clash. Will their friendship survive?
This is both a deeply human drama as well as a crime thriller. Though fiction, it draws heavily from real life stories in Bombay during the period of the underworld drug wars of the 1960s to the 1980s. It is a story of brotherhood, loyalty and living to one’s convictions; a story of ambition and tragedy. It underscores the futility of blind ambition. It demonstrates the power of the press and of common people in their fight against corrupt police and politicians, seeking social justice and reform.
Targeted publication date is 2024.
The Remaking of Professor Bobbins
This is the story of how bubbly and precocious seven year old Sarah manages to transform the widowed and retired ex professor Alex Bobbins from a grumpy, depressed old man to one who finds his youth again, begins a love relationship and discovers exercise and its revitalising effects despite his age.
It is a heart-warming tale about the transformative power of family, friendship, and unexpected joy found in the golden years. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages, reminding us that love, laughter, and a little bit of adventure can bloom in the most unexpected places.
