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The Cyclone: Ponniyin Selvan 2
Our valiant hero Vallavaraiyan Vandiyatevan has been asked to make his way to Ilankai on Princess Kundavai Devi’s request. With the help of the curious and eccentric Poonkuzhali, he does so, traversing across dangerous land and waters to finally meet ‘Ponniyin Selvan’—the beloved Chozha prince Arulmozhi Varman.
Back home, the plotting to take over the throne of the Chozha empire continues. At the centre of it all, stands the wife of the senior Pazhuvettaraiyar, the beautiful and dangerous Nandini Devi, who will stop at nothing to bring down the Chozas. Will Vandiyatevan and the Chozha princes manage to outplay Nandini and the Pazhuvettaraiyars?
An epic adventure, skilfully written by Kalki and elegantly translated by his granddaughter Gowri Ramnarayan, continues in this, the second in the Ponniyin Selvan series.
Back home, the plotting to take over the throne of the Chozha empire continues. At the centre of it all, stands the wife of the senior Pazhuvettaraiyar, the beautiful and dangerous Nandini Devi, who will stop at nothing to bring down the Chozas. Will Vandiyatevan and the Chozha princes manage to outplay Nandini and the Pazhuvettaraiyars?
An epic adventure, skilfully written by Kalki and elegantly translated by his granddaughter Gowri Ramnarayan, continues in this, the second in the Ponniyin Selvan series.
- GenresIndian Literature
544 pages, Hardcover
Published June 24, 2025
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October 7, 2025
4.6⭐️
Part 2 of the Ponniyin Selvan translated series. Did not disappoint. Now that we are more familiar with the characters and their links I got more sucked into the story, especially the second half of the book kept me on my toes. First half was a bit of a slow burn. I really feel this is a great historical fiction for anyone of any culture who wants an HF on royal families, political deception, conniving, strong FMCs.
Part 2 of the Ponniyin Selvan translated series. Did not disappoint. Now that we are more familiar with the characters and their links I got more sucked into the story, especially the second half of the book kept me on my toes. First half was a bit of a slow burn. I really feel this is a great historical fiction for anyone of any culture who wants an HF on royal families, political deception, conniving, strong FMCs.
December 6, 2024
Maybe I got used to the style of translation by now but I love the second book.
Off to the third one!
Off to the third one!
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