--- product_id: 62785889 title: "Trail of Broken Wings" price: "€ 26.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/62785889-trail-of-broken-wings store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Cultural insight & diversity Raw emotional storytelling Profound literary depth Trail of Broken Wings **Price:** € 26.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💥 Dive into a story that breaks silence and shatters taboos — because some truths demand to be heard. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Trail of Broken Wings - **How much does it cost?** € 26.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/62785889-trail-of-broken-wings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unflinching Family Drama:** Explore the complex dynamics of an Indian American family grappling with trauma and secrets. - • **Cultural & Social Insight:** Gain a thought-provoking look into Indian culture and the ripple effects of domestic abuse. - • **Multi-Perspective Narrative:** Experience the story through the eyes of a mother and her three daughters, each with a unique voice. - • **Critically Acclaimed Writing:** Beautifully crafted prose that is both heart-wrenching and compelling. - • **Emotional & Psychological Depth:** Delve into themes of shame, resilience, and the liberating power of truth. ## Overview Trail of Broken Wings is a powerful literary fiction novel by Lake Union Publishing that explores the impact of domestic abuse on an Indian American family. Told through multiple perspectives, it offers a culturally rich, emotionally intense narrative that confronts difficult truths with honesty and grace. With a 4.1-star rating from nearly 49,000 readers, it stands out as a profound and thought-provoking read in women's literary fiction. ## Description When her father falls into a coma, Indian American photographer Sonya reluctantly returns to the family she’d fled years before. Since she left home, Sonya has lived on the run, free of any ties, while her soft-spoken sister, Trisha, has created a perfect suburban life, and her ambitious sister, Marin, has built her own successful career. But as these women come together, their various methods of coping with a terrifying history can no longer hold their memories at bay. Buried secrets rise to the surface as their father―the victim of humiliating racism and perpetrator of horrible violence―remains unconscious. As his condition worsens, the daughters and their mother wrestle with private hopes for his survival or death, as well as their own demons and buried secrets. Told with forceful honesty, Trail of Broken Wings reveals the burden of shame and secrets, the toxicity of cruelty and aggression, and the exquisite, liberating power of speaking and owning truth. Review: A compelling but heart-wrenching read. - This was a compelling but heart-wrenching read. Brilliantly written through the eyes of the mother and her three daughters, the story gradually reveals the impact the father has had on each of their lives. It is not easy reading because the effect on each has been so massive and shocking. But whilst few of us, thank goodness, will have endured what these ladies have, the book does highlight the negative impact on ones’ life of not talking about such things as well as how they shape our future lives and relationships. A truly profound read. Review: A Sad Family Saga Of Domestic Abuse - This is the story of an Indian family who moved to America. Ranee and daughters Sonya, Marin and Trisha, have been subject to physical abuse by their husband/father, Brent. The abuse is appalling and has an awful impact on how each of the women are in later life. The story unfolds at the bedside of Brent, who is in hospital in a coma. Each of the women give their narrative in turn as they reflect on the past. I won't give the revelations away -the book is beautifully written, prose like and heart wrenching. It gives an insight into the Indian culture and is thought provoking. Like a stone thrown in a pond- the ripples of the domestic violence spread to affect wider family members and others. Well worth reading. ## Features - Lake Union Publishing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,366,584 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 8,370 in Women's Literary Fiction (Books) 54,916 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 48,973 Reviews | ## Images ![Trail of Broken Wings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jmVJCNMNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling but heart-wrenching read. *by A***C on 7 December 2015* This was a compelling but heart-wrenching read. Brilliantly written through the eyes of the mother and her three daughters, the story gradually reveals the impact the father has had on each of their lives. It is not easy reading because the effect on each has been so massive and shocking. But whilst few of us, thank goodness, will have endured what these ladies have, the book does highlight the negative impact on ones’ life of not talking about such things as well as how they shape our future lives and relationships. A truly profound read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Sad Family Saga Of Domestic Abuse *by K***T on 2 March 2016* This is the story of an Indian family who moved to America. Ranee and daughters Sonya, Marin and Trisha, have been subject to physical abuse by their husband/father, Brent. The abuse is appalling and has an awful impact on how each of the women are in later life. The story unfolds at the bedside of Brent, who is in hospital in a coma. Each of the women give their narrative in turn as they reflect on the past. I won't give the revelations away -the book is beautifully written, prose like and heart wrenching. It gives an insight into the Indian culture and is thought provoking. Like a stone thrown in a pond- the ripples of the domestic violence spread to affect wider family members and others. Well worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brilliant but Difficult Read *by J***T on 15 March 2016* I never imagined, when I set out to read this book, that I would be so captivated - and shocked - by it. Usually the preserve of thrillers this is, although not a thriller in the usual sense of the genre, a page-turner. The horrific, lasting and damaging effects of consistent physical abuse by the father in the family is explored through the life experiences of his wife and daughters. The cultural backgound lends an additional dimension. The tension is gradually built up as the novel progresses and it is difficult to predict what form the conclusion will take. Although not exactly a "happy ever after ending," I did find it disappointingly conventional.....and somewhat glossed over given the slow and steady build-up of the other parts of the story. There are one or two issues that, irritatingly for a novel of this calibre, stretch credibility. One is the willingness of a young girl to so readily accept - and then miss - physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Another is that the medical authorities would have failed to detect, when trying to diagnose the reason for Brent's coma, that he had been poisoned. These minor irritations apart, I would recommend this novel unreservedly although not, perhaps, when looking for a light and undemanding holiday read!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/62785889-trail-of-broken-wings](https://www.desertcart.be/products/62785889-trail-of-broken-wings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*