Empire
It is the 11th century
He is India’s most powerful king
She is his bodyguard
‘Filmy and Bahubali-esque . . . gripping’ Outlook
‘[A] page-turner’ The Hindu
‘Rich in detail’ News Minute
‘The most exciting-sounding work of historical fiction this year, Devi Yesodharan’s novel explores the gender-bending military dynamics of the Chola Empire’ Brownpaperbag.in
‘The Bahubali universe meets Wonder Woman’ Print.in
‘Devi draws you in with her mellifluous prose . . . and a masterful enticement of the senses: If the scents of pepper crusted lamb on a spit and the pungent olfactory assault of sardines in tamarind curry won’t draw you in, what will?’ Deccan Chronicle
‘A gripping novel of war, intrigue and adventure set in the 11th century Chola empire’ Wire
‘If you’re a history lover . . . this will transport you back to one of the most powerful empires of the time’ Elle
