Synopsis "Heir to Malla: 1 (Land of Magadha) (in English)"
Travel back over a thousand years to the Land of MagadhaPrincess Meera of Malla knows three things—Rish, a noble warrior, is not her equal—she loves him with all her heart—her brother, Crown Prince Jay, would support the match.However, Jay mysteriously disappears—the kingdom of Malla is thrown into chaos—Prince Amar of Padi is threatening to capture both Malla and Meera.As she faces an unsavory future, Meera learns three things—her kingdom needs her—she has to find the strength to defend it—she cannot marry Amar.Spicy and fragrant, Heir to Malla is an entrancing royal intrigue laced with love.Coming of Age story of a royal sibling torn between love and duty. Based loosely on medieval India, this family saga of the Malla dynasty takes us through Meera’s struggles, uncovering treason, royal secrets, and shattered hearts.Reviews:A beautifully written and engaging story.Anna Bushi brings the lush fictional land of Malla alive in her debut novel. The young Prince and Princess of this realm manifest rich precolonial Indian culture, with all the exotic luxuries of wealth and privilege tempered by the cultural expectations that burden royalty and limit personal freedom. The action of battle is juxtaposed with palace intrigue to compare and contrast the experiential reality of men and women in Malla. The story moves seamlessly and swiftly, with plenty of cliffhangers to make the reader eager for a sequel.The author has mastery over her craft, she has created a fictional land, yet has brought it alive with her words. I loved the dichotomy between the love story and the war sequences—loved the undertone of feminism and the portrayal of female characters as strong in a distinct, unique way."Heir to Malla" was a suspenseful, fast-paced novel that kept one reading to find out what would happen next! The book is a delicate balance of romance, thrill and culture which will attract male and female readers of various ages. A suspense thriller weaved around the medieval period set in India with a mythological touch. Right from the beginning the narration keeps you hooked with the suspense, the thrill of the twists in the plots and the plotting of the characters for the throne.
