Author : Kalki Krishnamurthy, translated by Nirupama Raghavan
Illustrator : N Bindhu Malini
The Chola ruler King Parthiban has a dream . . . he wants to make his empire the most powerful in the region. However, before he can do this, he is killed in battle. His son, Prince Vikraman, is a child at the time, but he carries his father’s dream in his heart. He grows up in the shadow of the burgeoning power of the mighty Pallava ruler Chakravarti Narasimha Varman. How will Vikraman fulfil his father’s wishes? Nirupama Raghavan’s joyous translation and considered abridgment of Parthiban Kanavu carries forward twists and turns of the story with magic and lightness.
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| Age | 12+ |
| Specifications | 256 pages; 8.5" x 5.5"; black and white; soft cover |
| ISBN | 81-8146-054-5 |
| First Published | 2004 |
| Tags | historical adventure, thriller, story set in the Chola period, kings, fulfilling dreams, Parthiban Kanavu, fathers and sons |
A book for the reader, who loves history, culture, fiction
The book is not just about history, but is a racy thriller that starts with King Parthiban who dreams of a most powerful Chola empire… There are plots and sub-plots, many a mystery, some history and characters that come alive in a land that is described as lush green, watered by the River Kaveri. Fast plots and simple narratives brought history to the common man in Kalki’s works. A word on the translator, Nirupama Raghavan – a teenager (then) who has done a brilliant job at capturing a tone into simple yet eloquent words. - Shefali Ganesh, Freelance Writer and Bookworm