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Number of Pages
352
Language
English
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Book Summary
Bhima’S Wife offers a bold reimagining of Hidimbi’s life within the Mahabharata. This mythic, character-driven narrative places Hidimbi—the first, overlooked daughter-in-law of the Pandavas—at the center. Suitable for readers who love myth retellings, epic family sagas, and stories of resilience, Bhima’S Wife carries an uplifting, intimate tone that invites teens and adults alike to meet a queen who has long been misunderstood.
Written in lyrical, immersive prose, the book follows Hidimbi's voice as she navigates love, loyalty, and the perilous currents of an ancient world. The narrative blends quiet, personal moments with sweeping scenes from the epic, letting readers glimpse her strength, wit, and quiet courage as she navigates a landscape shaped by conflict and duty. In Bhima’S Wife, Hidimbi's choices reframe what it means to be a hero, offering a fresh perspective on the Mahabharata and its forgotten heroine.
Structured to feel intimate yet expansive, the story balances personal stakes with the wider, mythic scope of the saga. Through rich world-building, evocative description, and a rhythm that shifts from tender interaction to high-stakes confrontation, Bhima’S Wife invites readers to look beyond familiar legends and see Hidimbi in her full complexity.
After finishing Bhima’S Wife, readers carry a deeper understanding of forgotten heroines and a renewed sense of possibility within ancient myths. It invites reflection on what is celebrated, what is overlooked, and how courage can look different across generations—leaving you inspired, thoughtful, and empowered.
Product Details
Author
Kavita Kane
Publisher
Penguin Ebury Press
Number of Pages
352
Language
English
SKU
BK0529967
ISBN
9780143476528
Dimensions
12.9 x 1.53 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Kavita Kan Is The Bestselling Author Of Eight Novels. Today, She Is Considered A Revolutionary Force In Indian Writing Mainly Because She Has Brought In Feminism Where It Is Most Neededmythology. All Of Her Novels Karnas Wife (2013), Sitas Sister (2014), Menakas Choice (2015), Lankas Princess (2016), The Fisher Queens Dynasty (2017), Ahalyas Awakening (2019), Sarasvatis Gift (2021) And Taras Truce (2023)Are Based On Lesser-Known Women In Indian Mythology. For One Who Confesses That The Only Skill She Knows Is Writing, Her Word Journey, Not Unexpectedly, Began As A Journalist, With Twin Postgraduate Degrees In English Literature And Mass Communication And Journalism From The University Of Pune. With A Career Of Over Two Decades In Magna Publishing And Dna , She Eventually Quit Her Job As Assistant Editor Of The Times Of India To Devote Herself To Being A Full-Time Author. Passionate About Theatre, Cinema And The Arts, She Is Also A Columnist, A Screenplay Writer And A Motivational Speaker, Who Has Given Several Talks All Across The Countrys Educational And Research Institutes, Corporate And Management Fora And Literary Festivals. Born In Mumbai, With A Childhood Spent Largely In Patna And Delhi, She Now Lives In Pune, With Prakash, Her Mariner Husband; Two Daughters, Kimaya And Amiya; Two Dogs, Chic And Beau; And Cotton, The Uncurious Cat.