To Laugh Again: Romance and intrigue during the reign of the Imperial Cholas! (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781095387818)

The time - 990 AD. The place - Thanjavur, the capital of the vast Chola empire with King Raja Raja Cholan on the throne. The Chola influence is felt all across South-East Asia, with vibrant over-seas trade. The mighty Chola army and navy is helping the king achieve his ambitions of expanding the kingdom in all directions.Kumaravela is a famed general in the Chola army, a man who has forgotten how to laugh. After his wife's death, he spends his time between the army, spying for the king, and looking after his daughter and his sister. Devi is a skilled swords-woman, breaking all rules for women of her times. She is chosen to be part of the Chola King's personal guard. The general meets this unusual woman, sparks fly, swords clash. Devi and Kumaravela fall in love. Read on to know what happens to them as treason and intrigue at the royal court put them in danger. Will Devi be able to escape from the clutches of the evil Kanthidevan who has always lusted for her? Will Kumaravela be able to laugh again?

Author: Jayashree Gopal
ISBN-10: 1095387812
ISBN-13: 9781095387818
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2019
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d