"The Kaveri is eternal; it will never let us down—and we Cholas live by this adage."

Kundavai is the daughter of the mighty Sundara Chola. She glories in the history of her dynasty and their victories in their perpetual battles for supremacy against the Cheras and Pandyas, and tries to understand the nature of power. She also constantly challenges herself—in ways discouraged by her mother, who wants her to embrace traditional feminine pursuits.

When an assassination puts her family at threat, Kundavai must discover the dark secrets that lie hidden. She is determined to protect the Chola legacy, even if that comes at the expense of sacrificing her own hopes for the future.

This dazzling new novel by acclaimed historian Devika Rangachari delves into the little-known story of the woman who was advisor to two of the mightiest monarchs of medieval India.

About the Author

Dr. Devika Rangachari is an award-winning Indian writer. Her novel Queen of Ice was included on the White Raven list, won the Neev Young Adult Book Award, was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Puraskar, has been optioned for a movie, and is part of the Penguin Classics series. Her other works include The Mauryas, Queen of Fire (Parag Honour List 2022), Queen of Earth (Parag Honour List 2021; shortlisted for the Neev YA and JK Women AutHer awards), The Train to Tanjore (shortlisted for the Neev award), 10 Indian Monarchs Whose Amazing Stories You May Not Know, Tales of Love and Adventure, Swami Vivekananda—A Man with a Vision, Harsha Vardhana, The Merry Mischief of Gopal Bhand, The Wit of Tenali Raman, and Growing Up (IBBY Honour List 2002).

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