Forever There...:

by Vijayalakshmi Vijayakumar, Meenakshi Jain (Foreword)

Forever There is a historical fantasy novel set in Varanasi. The protagonists belong to the family of ‘The weavers of the Gods’. The story revolves around their family, who find themselves embroiled in upheavals and wars amid an extremely tumultuous period in Kashi when skirmishes and destruction were the order of the day. The protégés, mere children, join a band of Warrior Monks to help protect the culture of the land. We see history through the eyes of The Four as they transform into warriors – head of the Elite Forces of the Warrior Monks – battle-scarred, wielding weapons of destruction – feared by the enemy, loved and missed by their family. Be transported to a period when every day brings new adventures to your doorstep. The book looks at history anew, even as value systems change and cultural plates shift. What values must one imbibe? Is diversity positive or negative? Should the world be in only one colour, or should it be in many hues and shades? Do acts of violence upon community and culture destroy the inherent essence of civilisation and culture? Contemporary, poignant, and engaging, this unputdownable book will set your heart aflutter.

368 pages, Paperback

Published June 15, 2023

Reviews

[Abhishek Subramanian · Rating 4 out of 5]

My rating would be 4.1/5 stars. The book is easily readable, descriptions are vivid and the plot is good. The boom is gripping in places. The research section is particularly useful. Thanks.