If Chitragandan took umbrage at my words or tone of delivery, he did not betray it. Instead he invited my…

Historical fiction – India
If Chitragandan took umbrage at my words or tone of delivery, he did not betray it. Instead he invited my…
‘As ruler of Parambu, the welfare of my people took precedence over personal considerations,’ said Pari. ‘That was until my…
‘Because of their mother’s untimely demise, I never celebrated my girls’ birthdays. I was cruel to my children, true. But…
In the winter months of Margali and Tai, …
A breakaway Kalavar clan, under the chieftainship of an ambitious young warlord, Muradan, was Warmilan’s ardent supporter. The Kalavars, fierce…
Days later, when Pari returned to the river with an escort, lush green creepers of jasmine had claimed the royal…
‘I serve the throne,’ said Prime Minister Chitragandan. He meant that in a literal sense. The prime minister had served…
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One of the gods must have heard my plea. For hard ground under the mud gave the wheels traction. I…
I knew Pari well enough. He would not allow the brigands to capture him for ransom. Honour demanded a fight…
In the spring month of Chithirai, in the Fourteenth Regnal Year of King Vel Pari’s Rule, the wheels crushed the…