Belgrave Road, Manish Chauhan
Belgrave Road, Manish Chauhan
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Belgrave Road
A Love Story

Author: Manish Chauhan

Narrator: Mascuud Dahir, Ajayta Rai

Unabridged: 9 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 02/10/2026


Synopsis

“[A] poignant and perceptive coming-of-age story about two strangers who become star-crossed lovers . . . Belgrave Road shows us that, sometimes, the promise of a future is all it takes to fight the ghosts of one’s past.” —The GuardianAn unforgettable debut novel about two young people searching for better lives, and the blossoming forbidden romance between them that threatens their families and futures—a breathtaking story perfect for fans of Colm Tóibín and Monica Ali.The audiobook, narrated by Ajayta Rai and Mascuud Dahir, features dual narration that beautifully captures the emotional depth and cultural nuances of this poignant love story.
Mira’s days are filled with duty and light on freedom. In a new country, living with a husband she barely knows—and who she fears she’ll never love—Mira is desperate to discover all that her new life in England might offer.And then there’s Tahliil. The quiet, beautiful man she sees at work each day. With a depth in his eyes and a face full of questions. He's the first person in this new world who listens to Mira’s hopes for who she yearns to become.But beyond their lunchtime encounters, the pair couldn't lead more different lives: the duties that bind them, the homes they are trying to build threaten to subsume them. As Mira and Tahliil navigate the deep and turbulent waters of their new worlds, can they find a way to be together, and will finding each other set them free?

About Manish Chauhan

Originally from Leicester, Manish Chauhan works as a finance lawyer and currently lives in East London. His short story, “Pieces,” was shortlisted for the 2024 BBC National Short Story Award. His work has been shortlisted for the Galley Beggar Short Story Prize and the Exeter Short Story Competition. Early excerpts of Belgrave Road were longlisted for the Curtis Brown First Novel Award and shortlisted for the Daniel Goldsmith First Novel Prize. Belgrave Road is his debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nae on February 20, 2026

Thank you @williammorrowbooks for my advanced copy and @harperaudio for the audiobook, Mascuud Dahir and Ajayta Rai did a great job bringing Mira and Tahlill's pangs and desires to life. Belgrave Road was a good book that pulled me in from the beginning. Mira is from India who moves to England to liv......more

Goodreads review by Cass on August 25, 2025

I liked this book. Everything about it was captivating. I usually dislike romance books because they oftentimes wind up being cheesy and cliche but this managed to avoid that fate. My only critique would be the ending. Nothing wrong with the artisitc choice to end it that way but I feel like it nede......more

Goodreads review by Aoife on February 04, 2026

Belgrave Road is an accomplished, thought-provoking debut novel that drew me in early and didn't let me go. I found myself thinking about the characters when I wasn't reading it. I've seen a couple of different covers for this novel, one of which says "a love story" on the cover. Yes there is a love......more

Goodreads review by Asha on March 27, 2026

I had been waiting to read this book ever since it was announced. It is a well written, compelling love story set in an area that I am beginning to call my own. I loved how the story is set on roads that I am familiar with, houses that I have seen and wondered what their stories were. It felt person......more

Goodreads review by Books By Your Bedside on November 17, 2025

Thanks to NetGalley and Faber for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review. This was another book I had pre-ordered but sadly had to cancel due to money issues, and if truth be told, I wasn't completely sure what it was about, but it intrigued me - and I am a huge sucker for a b......more