Book: The Peshwa: War of the Deceivers
Author: Ram
Sivasankaran
Publisher: Westland
Genre: Fiction(Mytholody)
Blurb:
Seven years have passed since Peshwa Bajirao Bhat
annihilated the Nizam’s armies at Fort Mandu. The two forces have been engaged
in attacks and skirmishes ever since. Acting on the advice of his right-hand
man, the mysterious Anaamik Dabhade, the Peshwa now sets about laying a trap to
truly ensnare the Mughals, and break their might.
The Empire, of course, has methods of its own. And Nizam Ul Mulk is
itching for an opportunity to exact revenge of the formidable Bajirao. With
assassins, saboteurs and criminals infiltrating the Maratha lands, the Mughal
Empire scores as many victories in the night as the Peshwa does during the day.
Meanwhile, in the far reaches of the country, set ablaze by the
never-ending conflict between these major powers, a Sikh warlord, a Rajput king
and a Bundela princess find themselves increasingly tangled up in the endgame
that will determine the very course of history. It is a battle of wits and
skill, and the greatest deceiver of them all will prevail.
Review:
The book though being second in line of the Peshwa series
seemed liked a standalone as I haven’t read the first book, but it didn’t hamper
my reading experience. The best part of the book is the vivid imagery and the
execution. Everything seems well planned and well thought of.
Every character has a role in the book, and it adds to the
beauty of it. The war scenes add glory, and this makes the reading
experience even better. The book was not an easy read there were times where I had
to put the book down in order to understand or grasp a part because at some places
the writer dragged things.
It was not a perfect read for me because I put the book down
to take a break from it several times, but this doesn’t mean that the story was
boring, it was just slow and extra elaborated.
The book has a great narrative aspect which made the story
even more engaging at times.
Tale of the book doesn’t only deal with one topic but many. There
is love, strategic aura, explanations to varied instances and stuff like that. This
quality in the book make it a sure shot winner in masses as it can provide a
wider area for readers to explore.
I highly recommend this to every mythology lover.
About the author:
Ram Sivasankaran was born in Madras, India, but has spent
most of his life abroad, largely in the Middle East and the United Stated of
America. He was brought up on stories from Hindu legend and the great epics and
classics of both India and the West.
He holds a dual master's degree from Stanford University,
specializing in aeronautics, astronautics, space environment and plasma
phenomena. Although a scientist by training, Ram is, at heart, a daydreamer of
sorts, who believes deeply in the power of imagination—the mind being the canvas
on which even the seemingly talentless can create new universes, resurrect eras
long gone, bring the gods to life and even revive heroes and heroines of yore.
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