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An instant New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation, Vaishnavi Patel's stunning debut reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana. The only daughter of a king, Kaikeyi witnesses her mother's banishment and finds her worth diminished to her potential marriage alliances. Despite being raised on tales of the gods' might and benevolence, her prayers go unanswered. Turning to her mother's library, she discovers a unique magic that empowers her to transform from an overlooked princess into a warrior and diplomat, determined to create a better world for herself and other women. However, as childhood evils threaten her realm, her newfound path conflicts with the destiny the gods have set for her family. Kaikeyi faces a crucial decision: whether to resist, risking destruction, and what legacy she wishes to leave behind. This powerful debut weaves a tale of an extraordinary woman striving to assert her place in a world dominated by gods and men. Praised for its mythic retelling and captivating narrative, it promises to resonate with fans of historical and mythological stories.
Zakup książki
Kaikeyi, Vaishnavi Patel
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2022
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
Metody płatności
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- Tytuł
- Kaikeyi
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Vaishnavi Patel
- Wydawca
- Orbit
- Rok wydania
- 2022
- Oprawa
- miękka
- ISBN10
- 0356520196
- ISBN13
- 9780356520193
- Seria
- Pierwsze wydanie
- 2022
- Oryginalna nazwa
- Kaikeyi
- Ocena
- 4,2 z 5
- Opis
- An instant New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation, Vaishnavi Patel's stunning debut reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana. The only daughter of a king, Kaikeyi witnesses her mother's banishment and finds her worth diminished to her potential marriage alliances. Despite being raised on tales of the gods' might and benevolence, her prayers go unanswered. Turning to her mother's library, she discovers a unique magic that empowers her to transform from an overlooked princess into a warrior and diplomat, determined to create a better world for herself and other women. However, as childhood evils threaten her realm, her newfound path conflicts with the destiny the gods have set for her family. Kaikeyi faces a crucial decision: whether to resist, risking destruction, and what legacy she wishes to leave behind. This powerful debut weaves a tale of an extraordinary woman striving to assert her place in a world dominated by gods and men. Praised for its mythic retelling and captivating narrative, it promises to resonate with fans of historical and mythological stories.