Title - Another Tale of Two Cities
Author - Ezhuth Aani
Publishers - Inspire India Publishers
Genre - Fiction
ISBN - 978-93-85783-86-9
The story is an exceptional novel that was woven based on
few historical facts coupled with some amazing imagination from the author.
Though author wants himself to be excused in case of giving an incorrect info
on Buddhism, to my knowledge, I do not feel that is the case.
The story is set on the past which is supposed to be
happening in Cambodia where two princes Adithya and Mahendra goes on a journey
to find better prospects and coalition for their country. While Adithya goes to
Srilanka and India and meet
the King and The Emperor and could also manage to get their promise of being
helped at the time of need/requirement, Mahendra goes to China and
learns the technical knowhow of few aspects.
While Vajragnani is the Guru and was revered, he had a beautiful
daughter called Mandagini. Adithya and Mandagini loves each other but when
Adithya sets on a journey, he meets up with another dazzling beauty called
Visaka. Though his mind was still attracted towards Mandagini, his heart wanted
Visaka but he learns about some truth after which he repents for having looked
at Visaka with lust.
Mahendra on the other hand was forced to do something
against his will and wish. He returns to Cambodia
after escaping from China
and makes his country real strong. Adithya reaches after 2 years. Most of them
by then assumed he was dead. He faces couple of truths which literally shatters
his world.
However as a real patriot, he vows to protect his country.
Did he manage to strengthen his nation and if yes, at what cost? Did he manage
to marry Mandagini?
Read this historical fiction which would not only make you
to enjoy the story but also will empower you with lot of information on
Buddhism.
Author has woven a story with great precision and I was
surprised to hear that this was first published in Tamil and I really cannot
imagine as to how the story would have sounded in the native language which
surely would have been a hit. The story was given with detailed elaboration of
history coupled with the events and would serve as a dual benefit of satisfying
one's taste of reading a great novel along with treasure trove information
about Buddhism and the culture of South East Asian Nations making it a perfect
read for those who loves History.
The book is available on Amazon.
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