Former KwaDukuza resident releases new novel
The story, which spans a century, is set in two countries - South Africa and India - and follows the odyssey of a seemingly brash man in his thirties.
Former KwaDukuza resident turned writer, Aman Singh Maharaj, has released a novel A Dalliance With Destiny to critical acclaim.
Hailing from the pioneering Pandit Dwarika Maharaj family, the former owners of Magnets Garage in Stanger, Maharaj’s novel will resonate with the town’s residents as one of the chapters has a unique setting relevant to them.
The story spans a century and is set in South Africa and India. It captures the odyssey of a seemingly brash man in his thirties who fights to remain lucid in what appears to be an irrational world.
While everyone around him celebrates the euphoric entry of his country into the rest of the democratic world, he is at odds with it.
After a series of distressing experiences, he attempts to extinguish the raison d’etre of his angst by embarking on an increasingly mystical journey to India with an unconventional best friend.
Maharaj, who now lives in Durban, describes himself as a traveller with an avid interest in anthropology who never ceases to be enthralled by the sheer kaleidoscope of cultures, diversity and architectural marvels that the world has to offer.
He holds a civil engineering honours degree, as well as an MBA and PhD in development studies.
After working in a multitude of diverse professions, including as an engineer and an economist, he finally chose to become an entrepreneur, later deciding to enter the literary realm.
He also writes articles on various subjects for national newspapers, focusing mainly on the Indian Diaspora, but he has now also forayed into more culturally generic topics.
The book can be purchased from Exclusive Books Stores or their Website (ISBN: 9781398448650). Kindle versions are available on Amazon (ISBN: 9781398448667).
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