Nemesis Of Kalinga(The Asoka Trilogy, Book III)

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BHARATVARSHA LAND OF THE ARYAS: 265 BC

Five years have passed since the end of the Mauryan Civil War. Samrat Asoka rules the Indian sub-continent from his capital, Patliputra. His brutal wars of conquest have earned him the name Chandasoka (Evil One). His enemies fear him, as do his own people.

But the maritime republic of Kalinga still stands free in the south-east, functioning as a Mahajanpada inspired by the values of democracy, equality and peace… until elections come.

In Dantapura: Devdatta, a Kalinga merchant and candidate in the elections, is supported by a familiar, well known Brahmin.

In Vidishanagri: Hardeo receives two visitors who have literally returned from the dead.

In Patliputra: Plans are made for an invasion that will change the course of history. Kalinga will be attacked. Friend will become foe. Love will transform into hate. Burning questions will find answers: Why did Chandragupta leave the throne? Who were Asoka’s Council of the Nine? What was the curse of the Kalinga War? Will Asoka uphold the values of his ancestors? Can Radhagupta make the sacrifice required of him?

In Book III of the epic Asoka Trilogy lies the answer to the great question: Who shall be remembered as the greatest Samrat of the revered land of the Aryas?

Author: Shreyas Bhave
Language: English
Publisher: Platinum Press