The Peshwa: Fast-Paced And Enthralling Sequel (Book Review)

Book: The Peshwa - War of the Deceivers

Author: Ram Sivasankaran

Publication: Westland

After the gripping The Peshwa - The Lion and the Stallion, Ram Sivasankaran brings to us another historical blockbuster, The Peshwa - War of the Deceivers. This book builds upon the story of the first book but with erstwhile Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Bhat's son, Peshwa Bajirao Bhat at the helm. The story has been narrated beautifully with gripping tales of valour, courage and deceit. It is also enveloped by the saga of the simmering ever-continuing rivalry between the Mughals, and Marathas with The Nizam baying for Maratha's blood.

Be it Peshwa Bajirao's military pursuits to keep his confederacy safe from the Mughals and specially the dreaded Scorpions, or struggling to give time to his family, and raising his son to become a warrior like him, he is constantly at battle with the enemy and his own self.

Ram's storyline and narration is perfect, nothing less than the prequal. He has rendered his characters beautifully and makes an emotional connect with his readers through strong, hard hitting dialogues. At every stage in the story, you are faced with twists and turns making it a thorough page turner. Ram's rendering of the Marathas, their courage, discipline, ambitions and utmost respect for the motherland deserves a huge applause. He shows us why Marathas were feared, formidable unit since the times of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Overall, a compelling read and you won't feel like putting down this book. Rather, savour it and polish it off in one single read. Go ahead, treat yourself with both the books if you haven't read the earlier one too. Kudos to Ram Sivasankaran!

My ratings: 4 out of 5.

About The Guest Reviewer:

Varun N Rao is a Senior Content Specialist at a US-based software company in Bengaluru. In his 'strictly me' time, he creates realistic portraits with pencils and paints, paintings and funny caricatures. He also creates digital works and explores new trends in the art world both, digital and fine art. Follow his works at www.facebook.com/vartoonss/
Apart from this, he helps his wife to create delicious, mouth-watering chocolates under the banner Eat More Chocolates (www.facebook.com/eatmorechocolates).

When not creating portraits or preparing chocolates, he indulges in some lazy time to read biographies, fiction and non-fiction books, editing his wife's articles/blogs/short stories or just watch movies, comedy serials etc.

I received a review copy of the book from Writers Melon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review

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