THE IVORY THRONE-CHRONICLES OF THE HOUSE OF TRAVANCORE

03 Sep THE IVORY THRONE-CHRONICLES OF THE HOUSE OF TRAVANCORE

Before we delve into the review of the book, we must talk about the author Manu S. Pillai. He is been my favorite author from the time I read this book. He is truly a gem in this era in the field of historical non-fiction novels. There are also many webinars that he takes part in and his knowledge about Indian History is mind-blowing. He has an Instagram account @waatcoconut where he posts most of his recent work and also historical paintings which is a delight for both his fans and followers.

This is his first book and his two other marvelous books that is equally spellbinding.

Now, let us start with a review of the book. The book is divided into 20 chapters:

1. A Painter Prince
2. The Queen of the Kupakas
3. Three Consorts
4. The Second Favorite
5. Her Highness The Maharajah
6. A Christian Minister
7. Malice Domestique
8. Tea and Troubles
9. The Boudoir Dewan
10. Black Magic
11. In Letters of Gold
12. Mother and Son
13. La Revanche
14. A Real Little Grande Dame
15. A Palace Coup
16. The Ultimate Eclipse
17. The Villain of the Piece
18. Rivers of Blood
19. The Reluctant Princess
20. Once I Had a Kingdom

Each chapter is more interesting than the next one! Each page is wound into a wonderful marvel, too exotic to be true! The author has done absolute justice in the retelling of the extraordinary life of the last and forgotten queen of the house of Royal Travancore. The Kings and Queens of the Royal Travancore House is the epitome of class! So different in their manners but yet so humble. The sad part is that the entire book is a real deal. All the things said in the book happened! It is so true that sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Certain chapters I wish were fiction as I do feel there are heartbreaking moments for the Queen of Travancore!
Saying that I am so impressed by the way each chapter blends into one whole book! I give this book 5 out of 5!
There are many priceless photos of the magnificent Senior Rani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi and Junior Rani Sethu Parvati Bayi to watch out for!