The Sun and Two Seas - Couverture souple

Ram, Vikramajit

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9386338017 ISBN 13 : 9789386338013

Editeur : Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited, 2016

Synopsis

It is the thirteenth century AD. The kingdom of Kalinga is flourishing, having recently defeated Turkish forces encroaching from the North and established thriving ties as far afield as Africa. King Narasimha Ganga plans to immortalize himself by building the magnificent Sun Temple at the edge of the sea. However, unable to decide on the perfect design, and beset by financial woes, he decides to focus on something more congenial: sending a royal gift of prime cattle to an African Sultan. Meanwhile, his neglected consort searches for solace by studying the stars, and her young cousin drifts aimlessly through the palace, playing the flute and flirting with handsome soldiers.

When Narasimha's childhood friend, the Crown Prince of Parijatapuri arrives, pursued by a band of assassins, to keep him out of harm's way, Narasimha dispatches both him--as his Envoy--and his feckless cousin-in-law--as Superintendent of the Cattle--on the voyage to Africa. They must deliver the cattle and bring back a zarafa, an exotic four-legged animal with 'the neck of a snake' which, according to the half-Chinese Royal Scrivener, is 'a harbinger of fortune and serenity'.

Before the voyage is over, all the characters are transformed as they juggle clandestine love affairs and treasonous plots, endure arduous journeys and have terrifying encounters with unknown monsters.

Written in lush, vivid prose, leavened by wry humour, and teeming with memorable characters, The Sun and Two Seas is an enchanting read.

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À propos de l'auteur

'Vikramajit Ram' was born and educated in India. After graduating from the National Institute of Design in 1990, he practised as a graphic designer for several years. His first book, 'Elephant Kingdom: Sculptures from Indian Architecture' (2007) was followed by two travelogues, 'Dreaming Vishnus: A Journey through Central India' (2008) and 'Tso and La: A Journey in Ladakh' (2012). He lives in Bangalore.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9386338017
• ISBN 13: 9789386338013
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 274
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible