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Chronicle of Lost Empire: Secrets of Nalanda
A historical fantasy set in the backdrop of Nalanda and the end of Gupta Empire depicts the horror of Hun invasion, and power struggle between smaller kingdoms in an alternate universe bounded by magical reality. During the political turmoil, a prince vouchsafed to save Magadha from foreign invasion with the help of Nalanda's intellectual teachers and their secret knowledge of Celestial Weapons. However, palace intrigues compelled him to renounce his claim to the throne and he embraced the life of austerity for a greater cause. Unaware of the baffling power of his enemies, the young prince entrapped in the political rivalry of Chandraketugarh and found love in an unexpected way. His journey to Nalanda unfolded many secrets of the ancient university that changed his destiny forever. Under the guidance of his mentor, eminent alchemist Budhaditya he overcame all odds and reached his goal; but just before the final battle, he faced the dilemma of choosing duty over love.
This story is purely fictional, based on imagination, not on historical facts and figures. Any similarities of events or characters, in reality, is purely coincidental and not made to insult any individual or group.
This is the first part of a Trilogy. The second part is coming soon.......
363 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2018
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Mala Mukherjee
7 books27 followersI am an author, as well as a reader of all genre. My Books are Chronicle of Lost Empire: Secrets of Nalanda. It is available on Kindle. My second book is Mars Underneath: The Scepter of Eternity. I love to read fantasy and suspense thrillers. I like to read historical fantasy, sci-fi and thrillers. Hope you'll enjoy my books.
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August 15, 2018
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I’m speechless- what a complex, heavy and detailed story. Mala Mukherjee did an incredible job of writing this story and I believe that her future books will be just as good. Although I didn’t enjoy the plot that much, the writing style completely made up for it!
I’m speechless- what a complex, heavy and detailed story. Mala Mukherjee did an incredible job of writing this story and I believe that her future books will be just as good. Although I didn’t enjoy the plot that much, the writing style completely made up for it!
September 17, 2018
Really a Chronicle
This book is about the secrets of celestial weapons. The Prince of Magdha Kingdom Kumar Prakash Aditya disowns all princely state and throne from saving his country from foreign invaders known as Hun. He follows the path of attaining the knowledge of celestial weapons to destroy the Hun community who have matter of five sacred elements Earth, water, fire, wind and wood. The adventurous trip of Prakash Aditya in the search of knowledge and an unexpected love that comes in his way. The main protagonist being Prakash Aditya and Budhaditya who helps Prakash in his search. The story of the book is incomplete as the main antagonist the Hun community is not ended. Author has tried to make a adventurous and interesting story but the characters used are not that strong. It always feels that the main characters are little weak and the antagonist are more stronger. The story picks up speed after 60% of book is completed. Overall I would days its a good Goodread... 😊
This book is about the secrets of celestial weapons. The Prince of Magdha Kingdom Kumar Prakash Aditya disowns all princely state and throne from saving his country from foreign invaders known as Hun. He follows the path of attaining the knowledge of celestial weapons to destroy the Hun community who have matter of five sacred elements Earth, water, fire, wind and wood. The adventurous trip of Prakash Aditya in the search of knowledge and an unexpected love that comes in his way. The main protagonist being Prakash Aditya and Budhaditya who helps Prakash in his search. The story of the book is incomplete as the main antagonist the Hun community is not ended. Author has tried to make a adventurous and interesting story but the characters used are not that strong. It always feels that the main characters are little weak and the antagonist are more stronger. The story picks up speed after 60% of book is completed. Overall I would days its a good Goodread... 😊
March 26, 2019
When I read the book description I was excited to read this book. It sounded exciting and unique.
I rated this book a 3 star out of 5 on goodreads. I gave a 2.5, but goodreads does’t allow half stars (they really need to fix this). I was a bit disappointed in this book. I enjoyed the over all story of this book. The magic and the trials the characters had to overcome where great to read about and I love where the author took this story and the journey that it took.
Sadly, I found the characters lacking true depth. The characters had big things happening and had to make some big hard choices, but I often felt them lacking emotion. I felt the author could have done more with the characters and it would have taken the story to a whole new level and I would have enjoyed reading it even more. I often found my mind wondering and had to often work hard to bring myself back to the book.
The book also suffered some language and grammar issues that confused me at times and took away a nice reading flow that I found frustrating. I found the writing to lack the excitement that the story called for. There were parts in the story that were full of action and excitement and should have been hard to put down, heart racing moments, but the writing made it hard to want to even keep reading even during those moments.
The overall story was good and I did enjoy the ideas the author had, but I was just not a huge fan of her writing style. I think this is one book you need to read to form your own opinions. It may be a style you like!
I rated this book a 3 star out of 5 on goodreads. I gave a 2.5, but goodreads does’t allow half stars (they really need to fix this). I was a bit disappointed in this book. I enjoyed the over all story of this book. The magic and the trials the characters had to overcome where great to read about and I love where the author took this story and the journey that it took.
Sadly, I found the characters lacking true depth. The characters had big things happening and had to make some big hard choices, but I often felt them lacking emotion. I felt the author could have done more with the characters and it would have taken the story to a whole new level and I would have enjoyed reading it even more. I often found my mind wondering and had to often work hard to bring myself back to the book.
The book also suffered some language and grammar issues that confused me at times and took away a nice reading flow that I found frustrating. I found the writing to lack the excitement that the story called for. There were parts in the story that were full of action and excitement and should have been hard to put down, heart racing moments, but the writing made it hard to want to even keep reading even during those moments.
The overall story was good and I did enjoy the ideas the author had, but I was just not a huge fan of her writing style. I think this is one book you need to read to form your own opinions. It may be a style you like!
May 23, 2018
This an interesting story of a prince leaving his royal family and his position of power and violence. He is searching for a peaceful manner to save his country. It is a spiritual quest filled with many complex encounters. The plot moves along quickly and is entertaining. Some of the syntaxes are not written in completely correct English. Many of the long Indian names are difficult to keep straight. Overall, it is a pleasant reading experience.
May 29, 2018
Mala has a wonderful talent for writing. She waited with a descriptive expertise and accuracy letting the reader’s imaginations see all the details of the story. This is not the usual story I aim to read but I’m glad I did. I won’t lie at times I felt lost in the story but once I got to the end and it all came together it was good. Mala took different storylines and brought them together in a great ending .
July 16, 2018
[Detailed book review is published at: https://thinkerviews.com/books/englis... ]
Do you love reading fantasy fiction(s) which is setup in historical time? Then this is the book, you will surely love to go for. Let us take a bird's eye view of the plot of the book. Let me start with a disclaimer that while I will try to avoid spoilers, but some of them might still be there, so please read with that consent.
The Plot:
The situations at Pataliputra, Nalanda and Taxila (aka Takshashila) are taking unusual turns. Taxila is not the main area of action here though.
The problem, like in majority of cases, starts with the lust and hunger for the power only. When a king has more than one heirs, and in most of the cases there are, the one who is declared as a . crown prince, and thus the successor of the throne, automatically started being considered as an enemy, by all the competitors.
So it was the time when Nalanda was considered as one of the finest universities of the world. It is also considered as a place where sacred knowledge is hidden! Even the rulers were agreed that no one should interfere in day to day functions of universities and keep then detached from the political situations.
There comes a time when the situation at the capital got its own dose of tension and eventually Prakashaditya, the worthy prince of the kingdom, rather than claiming throne, decides to leave everything and dedicate himself to the life of a learner. His intention was to retire from all political and social responsibilities and learn the lessons of life and beyond from Nalanda. One day, he renounced everything and left the kingdom on his horse who is more than a loyal loyal friend. The horse had an interesting name, Gatiman (the speedy one).
On the way, he oversee a mishap, and being a responsible citizen (as he has declaimed the throne and move away, so we can consider him a citizen), he intervenes. It all turns ugly when a wealthy and influential person got killed during this scuffle! Prakash was considered as guilty by the daughter of the victim and her confidantes. Prakash, actually was not guilty.
No one knew him here and the things started taking twists and turns which kept Prakash getting into the mud deeper and deeper. And, somewhere in the far land, was planning to attack Nalanda and eventually Bharat!
How these things are inter-related and what happens from this point forward is better to explore in this book.
Views and Reviews:
The book has an interesting plot. In our conversation with the author she mentioned that she conceived the idea of setting the plot in the backdrop of Nalanda, when she got a chance to visit the remains of this (once) great universities. While there are some references to the history, the story is fictional and thus we can categorize the book as a "historical fiction".
The characters are well developed. While the characters of Prakash, the teacher of Nalanda, the minister of Pataliputra and others stands out, you will love the character of Gatiman - the horse as well. The politics happening in the far land and the characters like Girima and others may not be found as interesting.
The story moves almost at a good pace. The parallel tracks of the people living in far land, with a "not good" way of living, sometimes doesn't fit into the story. Especially, in terms of pace. You find it breaking the rhythm. But as the story moves towards the concluding section, you start connecting dots. I found the dark magic and other such stuff quite superficial.
The book has some fantastic pieces of writing which you will enjoy reading. Here are some of them:
My son, Kings come and die, kingdom wither away, people do not remember them; only remember those who who bring “change”.
---
…Protest was not for poor, but for rich; he should learn that already.
I bought this book for free Amazon India, so it is the best value for money for me.
Summary:
It is a a genuine attempt to pen a worthy historical fiction which you will love to read.
Bonus Read:
[Author Interview: https://thinkerviews.com/interviews/a... ]
Our Rating:
I would like to give it 7 to 7.5 stars out of 10.
Do you love reading fantasy fiction(s) which is setup in historical time? Then this is the book, you will surely love to go for. Let us take a bird's eye view of the plot of the book. Let me start with a disclaimer that while I will try to avoid spoilers, but some of them might still be there, so please read with that consent.
The Plot:
The situations at Pataliputra, Nalanda and Taxila (aka Takshashila) are taking unusual turns. Taxila is not the main area of action here though.
The problem, like in majority of cases, starts with the lust and hunger for the power only. When a king has more than one heirs, and in most of the cases there are, the one who is declared as a . crown prince, and thus the successor of the throne, automatically started being considered as an enemy, by all the competitors.
So it was the time when Nalanda was considered as one of the finest universities of the world. It is also considered as a place where sacred knowledge is hidden! Even the rulers were agreed that no one should interfere in day to day functions of universities and keep then detached from the political situations.
There comes a time when the situation at the capital got its own dose of tension and eventually Prakashaditya, the worthy prince of the kingdom, rather than claiming throne, decides to leave everything and dedicate himself to the life of a learner. His intention was to retire from all political and social responsibilities and learn the lessons of life and beyond from Nalanda. One day, he renounced everything and left the kingdom on his horse who is more than a loyal loyal friend. The horse had an interesting name, Gatiman (the speedy one).
On the way, he oversee a mishap, and being a responsible citizen (as he has declaimed the throne and move away, so we can consider him a citizen), he intervenes. It all turns ugly when a wealthy and influential person got killed during this scuffle! Prakash was considered as guilty by the daughter of the victim and her confidantes. Prakash, actually was not guilty.
No one knew him here and the things started taking twists and turns which kept Prakash getting into the mud deeper and deeper. And, somewhere in the far land, was planning to attack Nalanda and eventually Bharat!
How these things are inter-related and what happens from this point forward is better to explore in this book.
Views and Reviews:
The book has an interesting plot. In our conversation with the author she mentioned that she conceived the idea of setting the plot in the backdrop of Nalanda, when she got a chance to visit the remains of this (once) great universities. While there are some references to the history, the story is fictional and thus we can categorize the book as a "historical fiction".
The characters are well developed. While the characters of Prakash, the teacher of Nalanda, the minister of Pataliputra and others stands out, you will love the character of Gatiman - the horse as well. The politics happening in the far land and the characters like Girima and others may not be found as interesting.
The story moves almost at a good pace. The parallel tracks of the people living in far land, with a "not good" way of living, sometimes doesn't fit into the story. Especially, in terms of pace. You find it breaking the rhythm. But as the story moves towards the concluding section, you start connecting dots. I found the dark magic and other such stuff quite superficial.
The book has some fantastic pieces of writing which you will enjoy reading. Here are some of them:
My son, Kings come and die, kingdom wither away, people do not remember them; only remember those who who bring “change”.
---
…Protest was not for poor, but for rich; he should learn that already.
I bought this book for free Amazon India, so it is the best value for money for me.
Summary:
It is a a genuine attempt to pen a worthy historical fiction which you will love to read.
Bonus Read:
[Author Interview: https://thinkerviews.com/interviews/a... ]
Our Rating:
I would like to give it 7 to 7.5 stars out of 10.
March 16, 2019
I picked this book up to read a quick sample, after the author, Mala Mukherjee, contacted me about a possible review. After reading the introduction, I chose to add this story to my reading list for two reasons: first, it isn't written from a Western perspective and second, the author is upfront and honest about where the story came from. If you're looking for a historically accurate tale, this probably isn't for you, however, as Miss Mukherjee explains in the book's first pages, she's spun a fanciful tale around an archaeological mystery.
Welcome to Nalanda, and the Indus subcontinent in the age of the Huns. Nalanda is a center of learning, removed from politics, though it will not remain untouched by the coming war that looms over the land.
Prakhashaditya is a disgraced prince who renounced his claim on the throne to retire to a life of learning, if only for enough years to secure the knowledge of elemental weapons that might stand against the Huns' mystical arsenal.
His teacher sends him to one of the department heads of Nalanda, to specifically study alchemy, and everything goes wrong when Prakhashaditya stumbles into a confusing situation between local villagers and a merchant caravan.
Confusion ensues, as court intrigues tangle and twist around each other. Hidden plots and deceptions add up, war breaks out, and survivors emerge with the truth of their identities - few of the major players know the whole truth and even fewer know who they truly are.
This was a long read, and in the first half, I frequently found myself out of the plot and lost in long descriptions of settings and people. Miss Mukherjee has done a thorough job of world-building and character creation. However, at several points in the book, I nearly gave up, as the description frequently engulfed the story. Eventually, the author does get out of her own way, and the story flows well - leaving me glad I didn't surrender.
As a word of caution, this book is not written by a native English speaker (I am uncertain if the book was translated or if the author wrote this in English himself), and this shows up in virtually every paragraph. At times, what the author intends to say is unclear, however, I reached a place where it simply became a facet of the narrative.
Under the faults, this is a thrilling story, with unexpected plot twists, mysteries, intrigue, and danger. Definitely worth the effort to read.
Welcome to Nalanda, and the Indus subcontinent in the age of the Huns. Nalanda is a center of learning, removed from politics, though it will not remain untouched by the coming war that looms over the land.
Prakhashaditya is a disgraced prince who renounced his claim on the throne to retire to a life of learning, if only for enough years to secure the knowledge of elemental weapons that might stand against the Huns' mystical arsenal.
His teacher sends him to one of the department heads of Nalanda, to specifically study alchemy, and everything goes wrong when Prakhashaditya stumbles into a confusing situation between local villagers and a merchant caravan.
Confusion ensues, as court intrigues tangle and twist around each other. Hidden plots and deceptions add up, war breaks out, and survivors emerge with the truth of their identities - few of the major players know the whole truth and even fewer know who they truly are.
This was a long read, and in the first half, I frequently found myself out of the plot and lost in long descriptions of settings and people. Miss Mukherjee has done a thorough job of world-building and character creation. However, at several points in the book, I nearly gave up, as the description frequently engulfed the story. Eventually, the author does get out of her own way, and the story flows well - leaving me glad I didn't surrender.
As a word of caution, this book is not written by a native English speaker (I am uncertain if the book was translated or if the author wrote this in English himself), and this shows up in virtually every paragraph. At times, what the author intends to say is unclear, however, I reached a place where it simply became a facet of the narrative.
Under the faults, this is a thrilling story, with unexpected plot twists, mysteries, intrigue, and danger. Definitely worth the effort to read.
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September 17, 2018Secrets of Nalanda is a sword and sorcery epic set in a world based on the land and traditions of India. It tells the tale of Prakashaditya, a prince forced to renounce his inheritance after a defeat in battle against the Huns. His intentions are always honorable, but circumstances conspire against him. An attempt to save a life succeeds, but results in his being blamed for the death of another. Out of the frying pan, into the fire, from the fire to the scorpions, from the scorpions to God knows what. At each step of the way, forces--political and magical--conspire against him, or work behind the scenes to help him regain his throne.
The setting is rich, but sometimes so detailed as to be confusing. There are many mages, sages, kings, queens, and courtiers, each with their own agenda. There are kingdoms, towns, cities, villages, and elaborate caste systems, a fully-developed, three-dimentional world.
But because of all this complexity, the pace can sometimes slow while scenes are described and characters' thoughts revealed.
Worth the read, but best for a day when you have time to sit and savor it.
The setting is rich, but sometimes so detailed as to be confusing. There are many mages, sages, kings, queens, and courtiers, each with their own agenda. There are kingdoms, towns, cities, villages, and elaborate caste systems, a fully-developed, three-dimentional world.
But because of all this complexity, the pace can sometimes slow while scenes are described and characters' thoughts revealed.
Worth the read, but best for a day when you have time to sit and savor it.
August 31, 2018
"My son, Kings come and die, kingdom wither away, people do not remember them; only remember those who bring “change”
Mala has written a beautiful historical fantasy in the backdrops of Pataliputra, Nalanda and Taxila which is filled with ancient secrets and always been prone to foreign invaders. The book also talks about the horrors of Hun Invasion.
This book certainly takes you to the world of a precious past- a past we forgot but still pleasantly haunts us. The book is incredibly heavy with lots of detail but Mala soothingly goes into details without being too overwhelming. This book sets an illustration of splendid characterization and keeping things simple.
A fast-paced book which is equally entertaining. Mala has set things fantastically fantasy. A twisted and shocking end and beautiful characterization make it a highly recommended historical fiction must read.
Mala has written a beautiful historical fantasy in the backdrops of Pataliputra, Nalanda and Taxila which is filled with ancient secrets and always been prone to foreign invaders. The book also talks about the horrors of Hun Invasion.
This book certainly takes you to the world of a precious past- a past we forgot but still pleasantly haunts us. The book is incredibly heavy with lots of detail but Mala soothingly goes into details without being too overwhelming. This book sets an illustration of splendid characterization and keeping things simple.
A fast-paced book which is equally entertaining. Mala has set things fantastically fantasy. A twisted and shocking end and beautiful characterization make it a highly recommended historical fiction must read.
June 4, 2018
An epic tale of a prince, who voluntarily sets his title aside and leaves his country, Magadha in search of a more peaceful resolution to the wars his country faces. I was quite excited about reading this story as I love Indian history, Hindu mythology and seen a couple of Indian epic/fantasy movies that had certainly stolen my attention. I had never read an Indian epic before though, and so, I latched onto this story with both hands. The story doesn’t fail in delivering on a great premise. There are descriptive settings, fantasy, action and adventure backed with twists and turns that will have you riveted to an ancient Indian past. A must read for anyone looking for a book delving in history mingled with epic fantasy!
January 10, 2019
I really enjoy a fantasy born out of real events so Mala Mukherjee’s Secrets of Nalanda was perfect for me! Set at the end of the Gupta Dynasty, this story follows a young prince who abdicates the throne to save himself and his people. Facing a relentless enemy, he must uncover the secrets of magic if victory is going to be possible. Yet this isn’t just a story about invasions or intrigue. It is also a tale about unexpected love, something that gives the tale heart and meaning. All around a well-wrapped piece and I look forward to seeing where Mukherjee takes it next!
June 2, 2018
An incredible epic with a fantasy setting, Chronicle of Lost Empire has a complex setting and story that delves into the realms of political turmoil and emotional conflicts. Though it was hard keeping track of the character names, as well as a bit of awkward wording here and there, the book is an excellent read for anyone who loves fantasy and history. I'd definitely recommend it.
April 25, 2018
It was an interesting read. I found interested how the separate stories were all related in the end. I liked Prakash and Oorza. The end was shocking. I can't wait for the next one. I definitely recommend.
April 30, 2018
If history really fascinates you, then get ready to decode the ancient mystery of Nalanda and how Prakashaditya saves Magadha from its downfall in the book Chronicles of Lost Empire: Secrets of Nalanda by the Bengali writer Mala Mukherjee.
August 31, 2018
This was extremely well put together. The world building was outstanding and it was just full of action from start to finish. This story also boasts the emotional side. I felt everything the characters were feeling. Brilliant
June 2, 2018
Enjoyed this book
It is a historical book so if you enjoy this genre you
will enjoy this book.
I will definitely be recommending this book
It is a historical book so if you enjoy this genre you
will enjoy this book.
I will definitely be recommending this book
February 20, 2025
Chronicle of Lost Empire: SECRETS OF NALANDA
By Mala Mukherjee
The work is fictional, a historical fantasy. You'll read of the power struggle between smaller kingdoms, Celestial Weapons. A young prince under the guidance of his mentor overcame many obstacles and accomplished his goal.
There are a few areas in the book where the words got in mixed order but don't let that prevent you from reading such an interesting story. I'm rating this story five stars.
By Mala Mukherjee
The work is fictional, a historical fantasy. You'll read of the power struggle between smaller kingdoms, Celestial Weapons. A young prince under the guidance of his mentor overcame many obstacles and accomplished his goal.
There are a few areas in the book where the words got in mixed order but don't let that prevent you from reading such an interesting story. I'm rating this story five stars.
April 27, 2018
Excellent characters. It doesn’t seem like the stories are connected by they really are. It also comes with a surprise ending. Prepare yourself. Great read!
May 9, 2019
I received a free copy of this from the author in exchange for an honest review.
There is a lot wrong and right with this novel, but more on the wrong side, hence the star rating. This book took me a couple of months to read (not entirely because the book had a difficult holding my attention). But, despite the other reasons that kept me from reading, I was a little stressed coming back to this story.
This book is not ready to be published. Almost every sentence either had improper grammar, poor sentence structure, missing words, or too many words. Sometimes all of those. It was maddening to read. All I wanted to do is take a pen to it, but I read this on a PDF reader, so I couldn’t. Did anyone edit this?
Then the plot...There are a lot of interesting twists and turns, but there was way too much exposition and not enough action. There are pages and pages of nothing but conversation, and I got so bored. This is a long novel and it almost feels like the author padded out the length because they think a high fantasy novel needs to have a ton of pages. This could easily be two hundred pages less and nothing would be lost.
The characters are all pretty bland. I did like the venom girl, but she wasn’t fleshed out. I wish there were half the main characters. It would have focused this story, and maybe it would have been more streamlined. Also, there’s hardly any ‘show’ and a whole bunch of ‘tell’.
There was too much detail, but some of the small details were amazing. I felt immersed in the various cultures presented, and this was the most enjoyable part of the novel.
There’s a lot of good here, but it’s not well crafted. I can’t recommend this novel in its current state. If the author edits it after learning more of the art of writing, this will definitely be worth a read.
There is a lot wrong and right with this novel, but more on the wrong side, hence the star rating. This book took me a couple of months to read (not entirely because the book had a difficult holding my attention). But, despite the other reasons that kept me from reading, I was a little stressed coming back to this story.
This book is not ready to be published. Almost every sentence either had improper grammar, poor sentence structure, missing words, or too many words. Sometimes all of those. It was maddening to read. All I wanted to do is take a pen to it, but I read this on a PDF reader, so I couldn’t. Did anyone edit this?
Then the plot...There are a lot of interesting twists and turns, but there was way too much exposition and not enough action. There are pages and pages of nothing but conversation, and I got so bored. This is a long novel and it almost feels like the author padded out the length because they think a high fantasy novel needs to have a ton of pages. This could easily be two hundred pages less and nothing would be lost.
The characters are all pretty bland. I did like the venom girl, but she wasn’t fleshed out. I wish there were half the main characters. It would have focused this story, and maybe it would have been more streamlined. Also, there’s hardly any ‘show’ and a whole bunch of ‘tell’.
There was too much detail, but some of the small details were amazing. I felt immersed in the various cultures presented, and this was the most enjoyable part of the novel.
There’s a lot of good here, but it’s not well crafted. I can’t recommend this novel in its current state. If the author edits it after learning more of the art of writing, this will definitely be worth a read.
September 4, 2018
Considering The Amount Of Research That Has Gone Into This Book, It Is Simply Next To Impossible To Imagine That This Is Actually A Work Of Fiction Woven Around Ancient History. One Would Have Liked To Believe That This Book Is A Small Part Of Fiction & A Good Part Of It Pages Out Of History Kneaded Together To Recreate The Best Of Times Left Far Behind In Ruins & Shambles.
Even If That Had Been True, It Would Have Been Virtually Impossible To Tell Where The Thin Line Between Fact & Fiction Mingled..Had It Not Been For The Spoiler That Comes From MALA MUKHERJEE The Author No Less It Would Be Hard To Digest That Except For The Historical Backdrop As It’s Canvas The Entire Tale Woven So Convincingly Is Entirely Based On The Fertile Imagination Of The Author.
There Is Absolutely No Denying That MALA MUKHERJEE Is So Convincing That She Is Actually Successful In Holding The Readers Attention From Start To Finish-All 670 Pages Of It From Cover To Cover.
Until You Get Drawn Into The Book, It Is Hard To Believe That There Is Not A Single Dull Moment Where One Would Have The Urge To Shut The Book & Move Away To An Alternate Read That Was Not So Time Consuming. In fact , With Each Passing Page & Every New Chapter The Reader Continues To Get Drawn Deeper Into The Book Mesmerised By The Tale Woven So Convincingly By MALA MUKHERJEE.
The Historical Canvas Adds To The Plausibility In This Larger Than Life Tale That Is Woven So Intricately Entirely On The Fertile Imagination That Brings Alive The Secrets Of Nalanda Almost Like MALA MUKHERJEE Had A Ringside Seat To Observe & Pen This Chronicle Of The Lost Empire.
If You Have The Patience & Willpower To Let Yourself Get Drawn Into This Imaginary History Woven By MALA MUKHERJEE Then This Book Is A Definite Must Read!!?
Even If That Had Been True, It Would Have Been Virtually Impossible To Tell Where The Thin Line Between Fact & Fiction Mingled..Had It Not Been For The Spoiler That Comes From MALA MUKHERJEE The Author No Less It Would Be Hard To Digest That Except For The Historical Backdrop As It’s Canvas The Entire Tale Woven So Convincingly Is Entirely Based On The Fertile Imagination Of The Author.
There Is Absolutely No Denying That MALA MUKHERJEE Is So Convincing That She Is Actually Successful In Holding The Readers Attention From Start To Finish-All 670 Pages Of It From Cover To Cover.
Until You Get Drawn Into The Book, It Is Hard To Believe That There Is Not A Single Dull Moment Where One Would Have The Urge To Shut The Book & Move Away To An Alternate Read That Was Not So Time Consuming. In fact , With Each Passing Page & Every New Chapter The Reader Continues To Get Drawn Deeper Into The Book Mesmerised By The Tale Woven So Convincingly By MALA MUKHERJEE.
The Historical Canvas Adds To The Plausibility In This Larger Than Life Tale That Is Woven So Intricately Entirely On The Fertile Imagination That Brings Alive The Secrets Of Nalanda Almost Like MALA MUKHERJEE Had A Ringside Seat To Observe & Pen This Chronicle Of The Lost Empire.
If You Have The Patience & Willpower To Let Yourself Get Drawn Into This Imaginary History Woven By MALA MUKHERJEE Then This Book Is A Definite Must Read!!?
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