Love and War
Subtitle: An Autobiography of Anar Zorawar Singh
Edition: First
Series: Defence Autobiography
Publisher: Force Multipliers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
Work titles: An illustrated, glossy book in narrative form
Description: This is an illustrated autobiography of Anar Zorawar Singh, widow of late Major General K. Zorawar Singh, Military Cross. Anar hails from Greece, and it was there that she met Zorawar, then a dashing Major of the famous Armoured Regiment-Central India Horse which was garrisoned in Greece during World War-II. As their love affair snowballed the two got married and Anar was sent to India all by herself to stay with Zorawar's parents at their palatial  palace in Jaipur, where she met typical Indian Royalty for the first time.

The book then takes its readers on a whirlwind tour all over India, across USA and Europe, and thereafter offers glympses of life in India's royal family circles; the elite cavalry environment,  many training institutions, promotions etc. in rather humerous, often  tongue and cheek manner. 

Perhaps the most touching part of the book is after the General's retirement, when he developes terminal illness and succumbs thereafter. Anar goes on to face many other challenges all by herself, often visiting regiments, formations and institutes commanded by her loving husband, and delivering lectures at many of these places.

This book is an endeavour to keep her husband's memorary alive, apart from highlighting the various challenges faced by the Grecian widow with fortitude and stoicism.

With a smooth, narrative style maintained throughout by Col Anil Shorey, and very apt and appealing photographs, the book is unique; indeed a collector's item.
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