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Karna'S Wife: The Outcast'S Queen invites readers into a pivotal moment in history, weaving an eyewitness narrative about the upheavals of 1857 and the lives of India’s elite as they navigate loyalty, power, and survival. Part history, part intimate drama, this book speaks to history lovers and curious readers alike who want to understand how big events ripple through private rooms and public streets. Its tone is thoughtful, immersive, and quietly daring, offering a nuanced look at a time when beliefs and affiliations could collide with brutal consequences.
Written as an eyewitness account with richly observed scenes, the book follows the intertwined destinies of society’s crème de la crème as rebellion stirs and responses diverge—from fervent rebels to cautious maintainers. A central thread follows a Sufi aristocrat whose decision to aid the British introduces a provocative lens on loyalty across divided camps. The narrative shows that shared faith does not guarantee solidarity, and it charts the cracks that can open between neighbors and friends when power comes under threat.
In Karna'S Wife: The Outcast'S Queen, the writing is accessible and engaging, blending narrative storytelling with vivid illustration and careful historical detail. Its structure invites readers to follow scenes of salons and street corners, to feel the pressure of choices, and to witness how alliances shift in the heat of upheaval. Key concepts—loyalty, betrayal, identity, and the cost of allegiance—are explored through personal choices, events, and the social fabric of the era, making complex history approachable and compelling.
Karna'S Wife: The Outcast'S Queen leaves readers with a deeper understanding of how individuals navigate loyalty and power under pressure. It encourages reflection on faith, friendship, and belonging, and its thoughtful portrayal of a turbulent period offers lasting insight into the complexities of history and the human stories within it.
Product Details
Author
Kavita Kane
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
318
Language
English
SKU
9788129120854
ISBN
9788129120854
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 250
15% Off
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.