Ponniyin Selvan

Ponniyin Selvan is Kalki's magnum opus based in the 10th century and presents the early life of Rajaraja and the kings of Chozha Empire. Though written more than 60 years ago, this saga is timeless, reeling the listeners in its gripping plot which is interwoven with intrigue, conspiracies, and romance. Fresh Floods is the first part of the five-part Ponniyin Selvan. Who is the rightful heir to the throne? Will Madhuranthakar -In this fascinating historic fiction based on real characters and incidents, the story unfolds at a spell-binding pace, delving deep into human tendencies, desires, personal motives, political ambitions, and the fight to gain power at all costs.And will justice prevail in this struggle for power? son of the eldest son - or Aditha - the grandson of the younger - wear the crown?

It's the calm before the storm. Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan is riding hell-for-leather towards Kadambur to honour Ilaiya Rani Nandhini's kind invitation-while Vandhiyathevan is hurrying in the same direction, hell-bent on thwarting their meeting. Mandhakini Devi is abducted by ruffianly unknowns towards Thanjavur-while Poonguzhali, her niece, is hastening thither, to rescue her aunt. Peril threatens Sundara Chozhar, confined to his sickbed and at the mercy of Pandiya assassins-while Ilaiya Piratti strains every nerve to protect her father. Will all three succeed in their quests? Will Arulmozhi Varmar recover from his ague? Will Aniruddhar's schemes and stratagems save the royal family? Will Azhwarkkadiyaan's efforts bear fruit? And lastly … will Chozha Nadu be free of the tangled web of conspiracies? Book 4 of Ponniyin Selvan: The Jewelled Crown sheds some illumination on these tantalizing questions … so read on.