"Immediately after our wedding, I joined my husband on a six month long voyage in an oil tanker - the perfect opportunity for me to begin my lessons..."

Though it didn't take long for her to give up the pre-dawn watch,  author Susmita Bhattacharya's epic journey opened her eyes to the world. Still, it was learning the language of her new family that made her realise she was home. A glorious tale about language, literature and love.