Upon a Burning Throne
Upon a Burning Throne by Ashok Banker is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 24, 2020. This epic fantasy novel, spanning 688 pages, draws inspiration from the ancient Indian classic, The Mahabharata, and introduces readers to a world where demigods and demons coexist with mortals. Following the death of the Emperor of the Burnt Empire, two young princes, Adri and Shvate, find themselves in a struggle for power, as they must prove their worthiness by passing The Test of Fire to claim the legendary Burning Throne.
In this narrative, the princes face not only the challenges of their birthright but also the emergence of a rival claimant—a girl from an outlying kingdom, whose father is the formidable demonlord Jarsun. As she is denied her rightful claim, Jarsun’s declaration of war plunges the Burnt Empire into chaos, forcing Adri and Shvate to navigate a realm rife with rebellion. This book presents a blend of fantasy, action, and adventure, immersing readers in a richly woven tale of power, conflict, and destiny within the Burnt Empire Saga.
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From international sensation Ashok K. Banker, pioneer of the fantasy genre in India, comes the first book in a groundbreaking, epic fantasy series inspired by the ancient Indian classic, The Mahabharata
In a world where demigods and demons walk among mortals, the Emperor of the vast Burnt Empire has died, leaving a turbulent realm without an emperor. Two young princes, Adri and Shvate, are in line to rule, but birthright does not guarantee inheritance, for any successor must sit upon the legendary Burning Throne and pass The Test of Fire. Imbued with dark sorceries, the throne is a crucible–one that incinerates the unworthy.
Adri and Shvate pass The Test and are declared heirs to the empire . . . but there is another with a claim to power, another who also survives: a girl from an outlying kingdom. When this girl, whose father is the powerful demonlord Jarsun, is denied her claim by the interim leaders, Jarsun declares war, vowing to tear the Burnt Empire apart–leaving the young princes Adri and Shvate to rule a shattered realm embroiled in rebellion and chaos . . .
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