I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset.
This book is one of the best historical fictions I have ever read. This is a classic cat and mouse chase with a lot of palace intricacies and a spotlight to Gupta dynasty.
First of all hats off to the author for writing this book based on very less research material. Needless to say, the book is well researched and compiled. It amazes me to read the culture of ancient people and their lifestyle is woven with true facts.
The second reason why I recommend this book is, it is written with one of the unique backstories which give us insight to a different time period. The writing is flawless and the characters are well developed and relatable.
Another thing I liked about the book is its writing style and the plot. The author used the right words at the right time. As this book is a murder mystery, the suspense is alive till the end of the book. The author made the reader to bite nails in anticipation. I was guessing and second-guessing the characters linked with the murder.
Coming to the negatives, I didn't like the name of the book. I actually didn't think it went appropriate with the story but that is purely my point of view. Also, I felt at some places there were too many descriptions for my taste. Apart from that, I really enjoyed the book.
Overall, its a treat to read and I highly recommend this book for all the historical fiction and murder mystery lovers.
My Rating: 4.7/5