An Odyssey of Love
Picture 10th-century South India: a land fizzing with ambition and possibility. This novel weaves together two compelling strands: a gripping maritime adventure and an impassioned plea for women's liberation. Meet Keshava, a merchant whose true talent lies in spinning yarns rather than shifting goods. When mysterious fire-sticks arrive from distant China, they catapult him into the murky world of royal intrigue and spark an unexpected romance with Purna, a spirited woman from the Hunter community. Desperate to protect their bond, Keshava embarks on a harrowing voyage across wild seas alongside his unlikely companion, the portly Maitreya. Their journey becomes a gauntlet of horrors: torrential tempests, uncharted islands harbouring ferocious inhabitants, and ruthless sea bandits all stand between him and his beloved. Meanwhile, back home, Purna charts her own perilous path, secretly authoring the 'Sitayana' and sparking quiet upheaval. What emerges is a tale brimming with daring escapades, defiant resistance, and a passion that refuses to surrender, no matter what fate throws in its way.
- Author: Avijit Dutt
- Publisher: ANECDOTE PUBLISHING HOUSE
- Genre: Travel Writing & Guides
- ISBN: 978-9347839559
- Pages: 248 pages