The Village of Wind: A Collection of Short Stories by Dibyasree Nandy is an evocative literary journey into the multifaceted realms of love—its tenderness, its turmoil, and its quiet, enduring power. Comprising 18 intricately woven tales, the collection opens the door to a world both poignant and thought-provoking, where the landscape is shaped by emotion, and the wind carries whispers of untold affection. Each story is a window into lives touched by longing and constraint, by connection and absence, by courage and societal judgment. From paramours who dream of otherworldly reunions to lovers who defy social norms in acts of silent rebellion, the book explores the full spectrum of human intimacy.
In this fictional village, the reader meets characters who seek love in the most unlikely places: a soldier haunted by guilt, an admirer who loves from the shadows, elderly souls brimming with vitality, and those weakened by illness but strengthened by affection. The stories also delve into allegorical and fantastical realms—featuring kings and harp-playing nymphs, knights and forsaken mothers—each tale delicately placed within a mosaic of emotional nuance. These narratives unfold with lyricism and restraint, inviting the audience into a space that feels as ephemeral as a dream, yet as grounding as truth.
Author Dibyasree Nandy, now in her third decade, began writing in 2020 after completing her M.Sc and M.Tech in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. A patient of epilepsy, her resilience and creative vigor have led to a prolific literary career. She has previously authored numerous titles across poetry and prose, including The Labyrinth of Silent Voices-Epistles from the Mahabharata, Fireflies Beneath the Misty Moon, and An Atelier of Despair, a collection of ekphrastic poems based on the works of Vincent Van Gogh. Her writings have appeared in over 110 literary magazines and anthologies, and her first book was notably listed in the Journal of Commonwealth Literature in 2021. In addition to writing, she enjoys drawing and has worked as an editor.
The Village of Wind is a quiet yet powerful offering that defies conventional boundaries of genre and theme. It speaks directly to the deepest crevices of the human heart, reminding us that even in silence, love continues to echo—and in solitude, it finds its most enduring form. Dibyasree Nandy’s literary voice is one of delicacy and depth, and this collection is a testament to her evolving and compassionate craftsmanship.
