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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Queen Of Water invites you into the courts of the Chola dynasty, tracing Kundavai’s ascent from royal daughter to trusted advisor amid the wars with the Cheras and Pandyas. This historical fiction tale, anchored by a sharp, intelligent heroine, speaks to readers who crave power, ambition, and resilience in a richly imagined medieval world.
Devika Rangachari’s narrative voice is warm and inviting, shaping a story that unfolds through Kundavai’s perspective with clarity and grace. The book is written to be experienced rather than lectured on, blending intimate moment with sweeping historical scope. Expect lush settings, careful cultural detail, and a pace that balances political maneuvering with personal choice as Kundavai faces assassination plots, family expectations, and the weight of a legacy she helps safeguard. Through her eyes, readers explore identity, duty, and the cost of leadership, all while staying immersed in a world where alliances shift and courage is quietly defined.
Queen Of Water leaves readers with a deeper appreciation for the forces that shape history and a remarkable woman who helped steer two mighty monarchs. It inspires confidence in choosing courage over convention and invites you to carry Kundavai’s resolve into your own world long after the final page.
Product Details
Author
Devika Rangachari
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
BK0528365
ISBN
9780143471660
Dimensions
12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off
Dr Devika Rangachari Is An Award-Winning Children'S Writer Whose Book, Queen Of Ice , Was On The White Raven List, Won The Neev Young Adult Book Award And Has Been Optioned To Be Made Into A Movie/ Television Series. She Is Also A Historian Who Has Conducted Post-Doctoral Research On Gender In Early Medieval Indian History. Devika Is Inordinately Fond Of Reading (Especially Historical Fiction), Chocolates, Potatoes, And Exploring Bookshops And Libraries. She Would Happily Spend Her Time Among Her Four Loves Were It Not For Her Lovely-But-Stern Editors Who Occasionally Compel Her To Write.