Hyderabad: Giselle Mehta's Debut Novel Launched by Telegu Star Nagarjuna
Daijiworld Media Network
Hyderabad, Sep 9: Giselle Mehta's debut novel 'Blossom Showers' was launched in Hyderabad on Wednesday September 7 by Telugu star couple Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni.
Giselle Mehta, a well-known Mangalorean, had earlier launched her novel in Mangalore on July 17 this year.
The book was launched at Reliance TimeOut outlet in Jubilee Hills.
Speaking after the launch, Nagarjuna appreciated the author and said that the book was full of twists and turns. "The first part is interesting and I am looking forward to read the rest," he said.
Amala congratulated Giselle and said that she had started started reading the book already and found it compelling. "I am delighted here to be here with Nagarjuna for the launch of this lovely book. I started with the first chapter day before yesterday, and it starts with a bang. I simply admire Giselle's language, her articulation, the way she has used descriptive writing to make it so interesting," she said.
"I wish you success and hope you write many more books and inspire others to read and to write," she added.
Author Giselle Mehta elaborated on the story of the novel and said that it spans three generations of the Cordelio family. "My mother Louella Lobo Prabhu was a well-known writer in Karnataka. I too wished to become a writer," Giselle added.
"I published my poetry book 'Aerial Roots' in 2001. But for this novel I had to do lots of research," Giselle said.
Giselle read out excerpts from the book, after which an interactive session was held with the audience.
Giselle's husband Dharmendra Mehta, TV9 CEO V Ravi Prakash and others were present.
About 'Blossom Showers'
Blossom Showers is a gripping novel centred on three generations of the Cordelio family, alternating between India’s Western Ghats and West Coast. Rex Cordelio, the dispossessed heir of a noble family, makes his fortune and founds his own coffee planting dynasty. He commences a tale of triumph and turbulence that will carry over into the lives of his descendants, as they each seek identity and emotional wholeness.
Propelled by an eventful pace and memorable characters, Blossom Showers resonates with social history and psychological insight to imprint itself as a truly compelling saga.
About the Author
Giselle Mehta has Masters’ Degrees in International Relations and English Literature. She is an Associate of Trinity College, London, in Speech and Drama.
Her professional life began with being the bureaucrat in the Indian Revenue Service, parting ways after 10 years to embrace enterprise and self-exploration.
She particularly enjoys creative pursuits rooted in the communicative process - writing, theatre and speaking.
Giselle reserves a special space in her life for altruistic concerns and humane initiatives. She is the author of Aerial Roots, a published collection of her poems. 'Blossom Showers' is her debut novel.