Publication Date: April 17, 2024
Being born into poverty and hardship in 1930s London, Matthew’s life was one of relentless struggle. One inadvertent act in defence of his mother would haunt his conscience forever.
Matthew’s journey takes him from the poverty of a cold stone granary to the opulence of Mayfair and Kensington Palace Gardens, where he starts a family of his own. Despite working his way to the top of the business world, he remains an outsider to London’s elite. He then realises that that same elite has an ugly underbelly. High society was a hot bed of depravity.
Will he correct society’s wrongs? Will the man who never succumbed to expectations be able to challenge his own destiny or will he simply accept the futility of it all?
A poor woman’s determination to build a better life evolves into a legacy for her son.
Author Arvind Wadhera tells the story of Matthew Stephens, born to an unwed mother in 1930. Choppiness on the High Seas traces Matthew’s life as he uses his intellect to build stability and wealth.
His mother’s influence emphasizes the importance of hard work while valuing education. A tragic incident illustrates Matthew’s willingness to protect his mother.
Through the years, Matthew finds his niche in the shipping industry, building an empire while staying true to his roots of honesty and integrity. While his counterparts fall prey to scandal, Matthew manages to set himself apart.
Perhaps one of the most poignant sections of the story centers around Matthew’s personal relationships with his family. Although he finds unparalleled joy, not even his money and status can guarantee happiness.
Choppiness on the High Seas takes readers into the life of a man who overcomes the circumstances of his birth in a “rags to riches” account.
Arvind is French and British with roots in India. He lives and works in Brussels.
Arvind has three adult children, who all live away from Belgium. He reads literary fiction and was motivated to write after reading three key books: The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Thérèse Raquin, 1984 and East of Eden. He is fascinated by the co-existence of good and evil. In his first book, Emma’s Equilibrium, he relates the story of an Olympic winner who suffers hurt along the way. Choppiness on High Seas charts the life of Matthew from his ignominious birth to his passing away in peace after having become one of the weathiest persons in the world.
Arvind loves languages and can speak French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati. He is a stroke survivor and rides, jogs and does yoga.
He is a strong believer in the duality of fortune and misfortune. He is deeply spiritual.
Arvind finds writing challenging and frustrating and editing particularly painful. He, however, believes that writing can be therapeutic and gratifying.
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