"400 Days" by Chetan Bhagat is a captivating mystery and romance novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the relentless pursuit of a mother to find her kidnapped daughter. The story revolves around Rajpurohit, a seemingly directionless individual who runs a detective agency, much to the disappointment of his family. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when Ali Arora, his neighbor and a former model, seeks his help in finding her kidnapped daughter.
Ali's daughter had been abducted nine months ago, and the police had abandoned the case, labeling it as a cold case. Even her own family had given up hope, but Ali, driven by a mother's determination, continues the search and turns to Rajpurohit for assistance. Despite his initial reluctance and the pressures from his family to focus on other aspects of his life, Rajpurohit becomes entangled in the mystery. As he gets involved in the investigation, he not only uncovers the secrets surrounding the case but also finds himself drawn to Ali in unexpected ways.
Set against the backdrop of suspense, love, friendship, and the intricacies of the world we live in, "400 Days" is a page-turner that keeps readers glued to the unfolding story. Chetan Bhagat, India's highest-selling author, weaves a tale that not only captivates with its mystery and romance but also touches the heart, exploring the depths of human emotions and the unwavering determination of a mother who refuses to give up on her child.
From the Back Cover
'My daughter Siya was kidnapped. Nine months ago,' Alia said. The police had given up. They called it a cold case. Even the rest of her family had stopped searching. Alia wouldn't stop looking, though. She wanted to know if I could help her.
Hi, I am Keshav Rajpurohit and I am a disappointment to everyone around me. I live with my parents, who keep telling me how I should:
a) get married,
b) focus on my IPS exams,
c) meet more people and
d) close my detective agency.
But Alia Arora, neighbour and ex-model, wanted my help. And I couldn't take my eyes off her face ... I mean ... her case.
Welcome to 400 Days. A mystery and romance story like no other. An unputdownable tale of suspense, human relationships, love, friendship, the crazy world we live in and, above all, a mother's determination to never give up.
From India's highest-selling author comes a page-turner that will not only keep you glued to the story but also touch you deeply.
About the Author
Chetan Bhagat:
Chetan Bhagat is the author of nine blockbuster books. These include seven novels—Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014) and One Indian Girl (2016) and two non-fiction titles— What Young India Wants (2012) and Making India Awesome(2015). His upcoming book 400 Days is now available to preorder and will release on 17th September 2021. Chetan’s books have remained bestsellers since their release. Four out his five novels have been already adapted into successful Bollywood films and the others are in process of being adapted as well. The New York Times called him the ‘the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history’. Time magazine named him amongst the ‘100 most influential people in the world’ and Fast Company, USA, listed him as one of the world’s ‘100 most creative people in business’. Chetan writes columns for leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on youth and national development issues. He is also a motivational speaker and screenplay writer. Chetan quit his international investment banking career in 2009 to devote his entire time to writing and make change happen in the country. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, Anusha, an ex-classmate from IIM-A, and his twin boys, Shyam and Ishaan. You can email him at info@chetanbhagat.com or fill in the Guestbook with your feedback. You can also follow him on twitter (@chetan_bhagat) or like his Facebook fanpage (https://www.facebook.com/chetanbhagat.fanpage).
