The Prince Without Sorrow
The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara, published by HarperCollins Publishers in March 2025, is a fantasy novel that immerses readers in the Ran Empire, a realm where winged serpents soar and giant leopards roam. The story follows Prince Ashoka, an outcast who opposes his father’s violent campaign against the Mayakari witches, and Shakti, a witch driven by a desire for revenge after her village is destroyed. Their intertwined fates lead to a curse that challenges their understanding of power and morality.
In this epic tale, readers will encounter a richly imagined world filled with mythical creatures and the complexities of human emotion. The narrative explores themes of vengeance, identity, and the consequences of one’s choices against a backdrop inspired by the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India. As Ashoka and Shakti navigate their tumultuous relationship and the repercussions of their actions, they must confront the delicate balance between power and destruction. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, marking the beginning of the Obsidian Throne trilogy.
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The fantasy debut sensation of 2025 🐆🐆🐆
WELCOME TO THE RAN EMPIRE.
Where winged serpents fly through the skies.
Giant leopards prowl the earth.
And witches burn blue as they die.
A prince born into violence
Prince Ashoka is considered an outcast for opposing his father Emperor Adil Maurya’s brutal destruction of the Mayakari witches.
A witch seeking revenge
Shakti vows retribution for the murder of her aunt and annihilation of her village at the hands of the emperor, even though she is bound by the Mayakari’s pacifist code.
A curse that will change the world
In her anger Shakti casts a violent curse, the consequences of which will leave both her and Ashoka grappling for power. Do they take it for themselves and risk becoming what they most hate? Or do they risk losing power completely as the world around them is destroyed?
Drawing on inspiration from the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India, debut author Maithree Wijesekara plunges readers into the first amazing book of the Obsidian Throne trilogy.
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