Rukmini, the princess of Vidarbha is a charismatic woman. Intelligent, inquisitive and strong-willed, she knows how to question the wrong and do the right. When her arrogant brother Rukma and father, the weak King Bhishmaka arrange her marriage with Chedi prince Shishupal, under the pressure of tyrant Jarasandha, Rukmini puts her foot down. She decides…
Tag: Saiswaroopa Iyer
Abhaya by Saiswaroopa Iyer
It is not often that we come across a book on mytho-fantasy/itihaas-purana genre with a strong female protagonist (other than Sita and Draupadi). In light of that, Abhaya by Saiswaroopa Iyer was always on my reading list the moment I came to know of it. Synopsis: Abhaya is a brave princess of Anagha, a fictional…