From the war-torn streets of Syria to the frozen calm of Iceland, one man searches for home.
Fire to Ice is a story of exile, longing and the fragile courage it takes to belong. Fleeing from burning streets of Aleppo, Ashique arrives in Reykjavik, as a refugee, carrying a past marked by war, sacrifice and unfulfilled promises. In Iceland- a land of glaciers, tranquillity and unforgettable beauty- he rebuilds his life as a tour guide, learning to navigate icebergs and volcanoes, even as he struggles to navigate his own heart.
When he meets Anna, whose life is rooted in the land, their worlds collide. What begins as a quiet companionship, grows slowly and beautifully, but will it deepen into love? Will buried secrets and unresolved ties threaten the life he has built?
As Ashique struggles between duty and desire, homeland and home, Fire to Ice asks yet
another haunting question: Can love survive when belonging itself is uncertain? A poignant, cross-cultural novel about identity, belonging and love across borders.
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Nandita Mukherjee
Nandita Mukherjee, an alumna of Modern High School, Kolkata and an Electrical Engineer from Jadavpur University, has built a distinguished career in engineering consulting.
A passionate traveller and avid reader, she has journeyed across continents, drawn to places rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity. A year back, she began her creative journey with her debut novel “North to the Future” – story of love & relationship in the backdrop of Alaska.
This is her second novel. Iceland - with its pristine landscapes and resilient spirit - has profoundly influenced the setting of this novel. Through her writing, Nandita weaves storytelling with keen observations of people, places and the quiet complexities of life.
