Goa, Jan. 8 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

One trait that love stories of the twentieth century teach is patience. Communication unfolded over long periods of time, with people waiting for replies sent through letters. There was a unique charm in holding a lovingly written letter, one that could be saved as a keepsake and revisited to bring back fond memories. These letters have stood the test of time, unlike the fleeting telephonic messages exchanged today. After five years of careful research, Sharbelle Fernandez makes her literary debut with 'Romance on the Airwaves', a non-fiction account of her parents' lives set against the complex social and political landscape of mid-20th-century Goa. The book reconstructs the love story of Antonio Rodrigo Agui...