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Nandini Vijayaraghavan
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
286
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This historical fiction novel unfolds in the shadowed courts and war-torn plains of ancient empires, weaving together themes of honor, duty, and the tension between personal vows and public responsibility. The central focus is the cost of leadership in a time of dynastic conflict, told with a grand yet intimate sensibility. The intended reader is adult fans of epic sagas who savor romance, political intrigue, and large-scale historical drama. The emotional tone is sweeping, contemplative, and emotionally charged.
Presented as a story-led narrative with a richly imagined historical world, the book follows a dancer navigating captivity at a royal court, a sovereign torn between statecraft and personal loyalties, and a circle of advisers and rivals maneuvering through shifting alliances. It blends romance, power struggles, and battlefield drama into a multi-layered journey that feels both intimate and expansive.
Readers are drawn in by vivid scenes of palace intrigue, strategic gambits, and the quiet, costly moments of choice that define characters. The reading experience is marked by a steady pace, alternating perspectives, and a sense that every vow can alter an empire. The book invites reflection on courage, loyalty, and the human cost of political ambition.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how power shapes lives, the resilience required to keep promises, and the enduring pull of duty and hope. The story leaves a lasting impression of courage, empathy, and the complexities of human loyalty.
Product Details
Author
Nandini Vijayaraghavan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
286
Language
English
SKU
9780143460053
ISBN
9780143460053
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.99x5x24.99cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 255
₹ 44 Off