Where Silence Lies: Some Secrets Are Never Buried (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798264176968)

In the glittering high-rises of Mumbai, architect Nishika Dhawan has built a life of controlled precision, a fortress against the gnawing grief of her twin sister Anamika's presumed drowning five years ago. But when a cryptic note appears - "Anamika's truth. Unturned." - followed by a mysterious sapphire placed on Anamika's memorial, Nishika's carefully constructed world begins to crack. She's convinced her sister's death was no accident, and the silence surrounding it is a calculated lie.

Her desperate search for answers leads her to Rohan Mehra, a brilliant art historian whose captivating charm and unnerving knowledge of ancient gems both fascinate and deeply unsettle her. As their undeniable chemistry ignites, Nishika finds herself drawn into a dangerous dance of suspicion and desire. But Rohan harbors secrets of his own, and his true identity threatens to unravel Nishika's already fragile trust.

As anonymous threats escalate and a shadowy criminal enterprise reveals its terrifying reach into Mumbai's elite and the highest echelons of power, Nishika discovers a devastating truth about Anamika's fate. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through a vast conspiracy of illicit antiquities, environmental destruction, and political corruption, all centered around a mythical 'Sapphire Legacy.'

Now, caught between a treacherous enemy, a deceptive lover, and the chilling truth about her own family, Nishika must risk everything. Can she navigate a labyrinth of lies to expose the conspiracy, rescue her dear ones, and build a future on a foundation of hard-won truth, or will some secrets remain buried forever?

Where Silence Lies is a pulse-pounding romantic thriller set against the vibrant, mysterious backdrop of India, perfect for readers who love intricate plots, powerful heroines, and passionate suspense.