In Between Lies and Legacy, debut author Varun Gupta delivers a powerful, emotionally resonant story that explores the fragile threads between silence, sacrifice, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of corporate ambition and personal reckoning, this father–daughter saga is a must-read for anyone who’s ever questioned the legacy they’ve inherited.
Aanya’s Journey: From Resentment to Revelation
For years, Aanya has carried the weight of her father’s tarnished reputation. To her, he was the man who abandoned answers, left behind disappointment, and cast a long shadow over her life. But when fragments of his hidden past begin to surface, Aanya is forced to confront a truth far more complex than she imagined.
Was her father truly the failure she believed him to be?
What sacrifices did he make in silence?
And what kind of legacy must she choose—for herself and for those who come after?
Where Family Meets Corporate Intrigue
Gupta masterfully blends the emotional depth of family drama with the high-stakes tension of corporate politics. From boardrooms echoing with ambition to quiet moments of reckoning, Between Lies and Legacy paints a vivid portrait of love misunderstood, truth buried, and resilience rediscovered.
A Story Born from Personal Loss
Written during the pandemic, the novel draws from Gupta’s own experience of grief and healing. His voice is authentic, his characters deeply human, and his message universal: sometimes, the villain in your family story is just a hero in disguise.
For Fans of Kristin Hannah and Jhumpa Lahiri
If you love emotionally layered fiction that explores identity, generational trauma, and the courage to break free, this book belongs on your shelf. Gupta’s storytelling echoes the sensitivity of Jhumpa Lahiri and the emotional power of Kristin Hannah, while carving out a voice uniquely his own.
