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Durga
Will she fulfil her destiny or die trying?
When her family is murdered by the soldiers of the tyrant Mahisha, all Durga wants is revenge. But women aren’t supposed to be warriors and her villagers are too scared of Mahisha’s men to help her. Damodara, a mysterious stranger arrives and offers to train her in arms and Durga is too happy to accept the offer even though it makes her an outcast in her own village.
A stranger from Damodara’s past arrives in the village, bringing with him revelations that makes her question everything she knows about him. His connection to the underground rebellion that resists Mahisha is only one of the secrets he’s been keeping. His eagerness to have her fight Mahisha, the most accomplished warrior of their times, is baffling.
Are all her doubts enough to avert the inexorable fate that awaits her, the mysterious prophecy that Damodara is determined to keep from her?
When her family is murdered by the soldiers of the tyrant Mahisha, all Durga wants is revenge. But women aren’t supposed to be warriors and her villagers are too scared of Mahisha’s men to help her. Damodara, a mysterious stranger arrives and offers to train her in arms and Durga is too happy to accept the offer even though it makes her an outcast in her own village.
A stranger from Damodara’s past arrives in the village, bringing with him revelations that makes her question everything she knows about him. His connection to the underground rebellion that resists Mahisha is only one of the secrets he’s been keeping. His eagerness to have her fight Mahisha, the most accomplished warrior of their times, is baffling.
Are all her doubts enough to avert the inexorable fate that awaits her, the mysterious prophecy that Damodara is determined to keep from her?
- GenresMythology
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2022
2 people want to read
About the author
Geetha Krishnan
63 books53 followersThey write fantasy and Sci fi books under the pen name of Niranjan, fantasy books based on Hindu Mythology under the name of Geetha Krishnan and poetry as well as books in other genres under the pen name of Rari Rajesh.
An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination of magic and futuristic technology.
When they are not writing or editing, Niranjan can be found cooking or just lying on their couch watching or rewatching C Dramas and writing fanfiction.
Geetha Krishnan writes books derived from the rich and vast spectrum of Indian mythology. A practising Hindu, their books show their deep knowledge of the religion and customs of ancient India. Their books have won many accolades and have been universally praised for the twists they bring to their retellings.
Their books Ayana and Pradyutita have made it to the semi finals of SPFBO 2019 and 2020 respectively, and their short story, The Forgotten Son has won an Honourable Mention in The Writers of the Future Contest.
Rari Rajesh writes mysteries and thrillers with the odd mix of literary fiction thrown in. They enjoy reading and reviewing books, but spends more time on Netflix than in being productive. The themes of their poetry are universal and relatable, while the characters in their books are memorable, reflecting their own desire for a world where people are not judged for what they are.
An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination of magic and futuristic technology.
When they are not writing or editing, Niranjan can be found cooking or just lying on their couch watching or rewatching C Dramas and writing fanfiction.
Geetha Krishnan writes books derived from the rich and vast spectrum of Indian mythology. A practising Hindu, their books show their deep knowledge of the religion and customs of ancient India. Their books have won many accolades and have been universally praised for the twists they bring to their retellings.
Their books Ayana and Pradyutita have made it to the semi finals of SPFBO 2019 and 2020 respectively, and their short story, The Forgotten Son has won an Honourable Mention in The Writers of the Future Contest.
Rari Rajesh writes mysteries and thrillers with the odd mix of literary fiction thrown in. They enjoy reading and reviewing books, but spends more time on Netflix than in being productive. The themes of their poetry are universal and relatable, while the characters in their books are memorable, reflecting their own desire for a world where people are not judged for what they are.
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January 10, 2025
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This was a good novel giving an interesting twist to the Maharashtra story. However, sometimes it was a bit slow.
This was a good novel giving an interesting twist to the Maharashtra story. However, sometimes it was a bit slow.
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