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THE ENDLESS DAWN: A Novel of the Ancient Indus Valley
The Endless Dawn is a historical epic of love and war set in the Indus Valley of the Second Millennium B.C. Against the backdrop of a fierce tussle between two opposing peoples for control of the Land of the Seven Rivers, a romantic triangle unfolds between Munnala, princess of Melukkha, Kindattu, Ambassador of Elam and Eiryaman, prince of the Eirya. This is a timeless tale about the plight of individuals caught up in the migrations and encounters of peoples amid the forging of new empires and civilizations, recounted with keen attention to historical and cultural detail and the complexities of human nature.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2018
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May 1, 2019
Review published May 2019 via the Historical Novel Society:
Eiryaman, prince of Eirya, is tasked to scout a route for his brother’s intended invasion. Princess Munnala prepares the defense of Melukkha by managing allies with conflicting priorities and beliefs. And Kindattu, ambassador of Elam, seeks an alliance to strengthen his father’s kingdom.
The Endless Dawn centres around the Aryan Migration, when nomadic Indo-Europeans arrived into the Indus Valley. The theory that they sought to conquer the region serves as the novel’s main premise, and the story hypothesises how this invasion might have unfolded. Nikhil Chandavarkar impresses with his knowledge of ancient history and linguistics by conducting a cultural tour of these fascinating societies, set amidst the backdrop of a compelling political drama and a perilous love triangle.
The research is undoubtedly exceptional. Unfortunately, the storytelling occasionally suffers, with non-essential nuances described in more detail than necessary, disrupting the immersion. Meanwhile, an omniscient narrator means theoretically surprising moments become moot as we already know what is about to unfold.
However, by and large, I was engaged and curious throughout. The story is believable and riveting and the characters memorable. From a storytelling perspective, the novel would benefit from an editor’s touch. Nonetheless, I found it an exciting and highly educational experience.
Eiryaman, prince of Eirya, is tasked to scout a route for his brother’s intended invasion. Princess Munnala prepares the defense of Melukkha by managing allies with conflicting priorities and beliefs. And Kindattu, ambassador of Elam, seeks an alliance to strengthen his father’s kingdom.
The Endless Dawn centres around the Aryan Migration, when nomadic Indo-Europeans arrived into the Indus Valley. The theory that they sought to conquer the region serves as the novel’s main premise, and the story hypothesises how this invasion might have unfolded. Nikhil Chandavarkar impresses with his knowledge of ancient history and linguistics by conducting a cultural tour of these fascinating societies, set amidst the backdrop of a compelling political drama and a perilous love triangle.
The research is undoubtedly exceptional. Unfortunately, the storytelling occasionally suffers, with non-essential nuances described in more detail than necessary, disrupting the immersion. Meanwhile, an omniscient narrator means theoretically surprising moments become moot as we already know what is about to unfold.
However, by and large, I was engaged and curious throughout. The story is believable and riveting and the characters memorable. From a storytelling perspective, the novel would benefit from an editor’s touch. Nonetheless, I found it an exciting and highly educational experience.
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