History, memory and everyday lives: A collection of stories that offers a nuanced portrayal of Assam

A taxi driver who initiates a conversation about elephants crossing the highway to a research scholar during a ride to the Jorhat airport. A woman from England who would go on to be called the ‘Jungle Queen’ in Assam and beyond. A daughter looking for signs that would help her navigate the difficult days following her father’s death by reading pages from his journal: author Shehnab Sahin paints a powerful picture of Assam through the many characters and the workings of their mind in her debut short story collection Colour My Grave Purple , published by Niyogi Books.