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Binding
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Number of Pages
286
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This historical fiction novel unfolds in ancient South India, weaving dynastic politics, siege-era battles, and a forbidden romance into one sweeping saga. It reads for adults and older teens who relish epic historical narratives, court intrigue, and adventurous storytelling, delivering a tense, passionate, and cinematic experience.
Story-driven and richly textured, the narrative follows a Pallava crown prince as external threats and inner loyalties collide. The prose blends political scheming, frontline combat, and intimate moments to create a vivid, immersive world. Readers travel from glittering royal courts to shadowy forest refuges and besieged fortresses, watching power, duty, and love redefine each choice.
Across sieges, shifting alliances, and sly plots, characters grapple with what it means to lead while staying true to the heart. A cunning adviser pulls strings behind the scenes; enemies circle at every border as one empire marches toward the capital. The historical texture—rituals, strategy, and battlefield detail—gives the drama a lifelike, transportive feel.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for ancient Indian history, the complexities of power and love, and a lasting impression of how personal choices shape the course of history.
Product Details
Author
Kalki
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
286
Language
English
SKU
9780143460039
ISBN
9780143460039
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.78x21.59cm
Binding
Paperback
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Kalki (1899–1954) Was The Pen Name Of R. Krishnamurthy, A Famous Tamil Writer Known For His Humorous And Satirical Articles And Nationalist And Historical Novels, Serialized In Popular Magazines And Cherished By Generations Of Readers. A Nationalist And Freedom Fighter, He Was Jailed Thrice During The Freedom Struggle. He Launched And Edited The Magazine Kalki After Having Worked In Ananda Vikatan, Another Weekly, For Several Years. Gowri Ramnarayan Is A Playwright, Theatre Director, Journalist (Formerly Deputy Editor, The Hindu, Now Freelance Writer), And Vocal Accompanist To Legendary Musician M. S. Subbulakshmi. Ramnarayan’S Dark Horse & Other Plays Anthologizes Her Original Plays. She Has Authored Children’S Books And A Biography Of M. Subbulakshmi (Ms & Radha), Translated Two Plays By Marathi Playwright Vijay Tendulkar, And The Tamil Short Stories Of Kalki Krishnamurthy. Kalki Is The Pen Name Of Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (1899-1954), Whose Career In Writing And Journalism Began As Activism During The Struggle For Indian Independence. He Served As Editor Of The Popular Tamil Magazine Ananda Vikatan Before Launching Kalki. The Magazineand Eventually Its Founderwas Named For The Mythological Tenth Avatar Of Vishnu To Symbolise A Vision To Destroy Regressive Regimes, Express Radical Thoughts, Take Readers Into New Directions, And Create A New Era. Kalki Wrote Several Novels, Including Parthiban Kanavu And Sivakamiyin Sabadam , As Well As Political Essays, Film Reviews, Dance And Music Critiques And Scholarly Work. About The Translator Nandini Krishnan Is The Author Of Hitched: The Modern Woman And Arranged Marriage And Invisible Men: Inside Indias Transmasculine Networks. She Has Translated Two Of Perumal Murugans Works Into English: Estuary And Four Strokes Of Luck . She Was Shortlisted For The Pen Presents Translation Prize 2022 And The Ali Jawad Zaidi Memorial Prize For Translation From Urdu 2022. She Is An Alumna Of The Writers Bloc Playwrights Workshop By The Royal Court Theatre, London. Her Novel-In-Manuscript Was A Winner Of The Caravan Writers Of India Festival Contest And Showcased At The Writers Of The World Festival, Paris, 2014.