Book:
The Peshwa -
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
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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.
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