Three strangers. One autumn day. A single decision that binds their destinies forever.
A new novel by debut author Jerris explores what happens when regret, guilt, anger, and hope collide on one ordinary day. The Taste of Contentment is a poignant and deeply human story about redemption, forgiveness, and the elusive nature of contentment, and it is now available to readers.
About the Book
At the heart of the novel are three people, each carrying a different weight:
Tessy gave up a high-paying corporate career to chase her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. The decision demanded painful sacrifices, but she believed the risk was worth it. Now, with her business on the brink of collapse, she is running out of time and running out of hope.
George, a retired bus driver nearing the end of his life, has come to embrace death like an old friend. But when a long-forgotten sin resurfaces in the most unexpected way, the peace he thought he had earned begins to unravel. Some debts are never forgotten. They simply wait.
Arjun, an angry college student, has spent years resenting the life he was dealt. Emotionally distant and convinced that nothing good lies ahead, he drifts through college with little reason to believe in tomorrow. Then, when he least expects it, he finds a fragile reason to hope.
On a quiet autumn day, these three strangers find their lives converging in ways none of them could have imagined. Before nightfall, a single decision will change everything.
Themes That Resonate
Through these intersecting lives, The Taste of Contentment examines how our deepest desires are shaped by regret, guilt, love, loss, and hope, and how one ordinary day can alter the course of a lifetime. It is a story for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction, emotional depth, and the quiet drama of human choices.
Availability
The Taste of Contentment is available now on:
- Amazon India: https://amzn.in/d/04krfjzP
- Ziffy Bees: https://ziffybees.com/p/1NOMPD4
About the Author
Jerris used to work at HSBC by day and overthinks fictional characters by night. A devoted reader since childhood, he began his literary journey with detective novels, mostly trying (and failing) to guess the culprit before the final chapter, and later graduated to the classics, where the mysteries became more emotional than criminal.
