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041			_aEnglish
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100			_aKalki Krishnamurthy
245			_aKALKI'S PONNIYIL SELVAN Vol.5 _b/Translated by Gowri Ramnarayan
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260			_aHaryana _bEbury Press _c2025
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500			_aIn this gripping penultimate volume of the Ponniyin Selvan series, Kalki masterfully draws the threads of intrigue, love, and vengeance towards a breathtaking crescendo. The Chozha empire reels from the shock of an assassination and finds itself on the brink of chaos. Even as rumours swirl, and conspirators move in the shadows, the question of rightful succession grows ever more urgent. Fearless and quick-witted, Vandiyatevan navigates treacherous waters as he uncovers secrets that could shatter the royal line. Arulmozhi Varman—torn between personal convictions and imperial duty—must confront the weight of destiny as he stands poised to shape the future of the kingdom. Meanwhile, Nandini’s tragic past and her thirst for revenge arrive at a critical juncture, pushing key players into making impossible choices. As destinies converge and sacrifices are made, the stage is set for a climactic resolution that will determine the future of the Chozha dynasty.
650			_aFiction
650			_aEpic Historical Novel of the Chola Empire
650			_aChola Empire
650			_aTamil Literature Classic
700			_aGowri Ramnarayan (tr.)
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