MAHABHARATA

<p>How do you entice readers who are not fans of war stories to read a novel that traces 18 days of battles?</p><p>Alagan used the war as a backdrop to present a tapestry of stories encompassing adventure love and romance family life humour and intrigue. Yet he does not disappoint die-hard fans of war stories too touching on weapons tactics and battle formations.</p><p>He fills the third and last book of his Mahabharata trilogy with backstories about life in the ancient world and the characters and their roles-the why how what when and where-in the epic. Along the way he also reveals many little-known twists and turns that culminate in the tragedy of this epochal family saga.</p><p>Did you know to ensure Pandava victory the Goddess of War and Destruction Durga required a human sacrifice?</p><p>She demanded the life of one of 3 Chosen Ones: Krishna Arjuna and a 3rd Chosen One. Readers familiar with Mahabharata know that Krishna and Arjuna were not sacrificed.</p><p>Who was the 3rd Chosen One? </p><p>How did he meet his fate? Why is it mainstream popular culture-movies TV and even fictional takes-hardly mention him?</p><p>Enjoy Karna's love affair with his wife Vrushali who was a woman ahead of her times. Learn who betrayed Duryodhana. Discover who among the Kuru dynasty had first claim to the Hastinapura throne-no it is not Karna-and why the rightful claimant rejected Krishna's offer?</p><p>And many more side stories that add depth and breadth to the characters and plot.</p>