"An ambitious, challenging book that brilliantly evokes a classical mood and time period." — Kirkus Reviews
"Author Rupendra Dhillon captures an adventurous spirit that we often only associate with classic literature like the tales of Ali Baba, King Arthur, and the works of Chaucer."
"Imagine Game of Thrones without the fantastical elements, and you will end up with something like the Magnificent Tales of Doomed Kingdoms."
"I appreciated Dhillon's ability to reveal the humanity, the good, and the bad in these characters... There is more to nobility than being born into it."
“... a real treat for fans of historical prose with an element of suspense and family drama.”
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Magnificent Tales of Doomed Kingdoms
The book starts from a tale of the unexpected turns a war can take and how various relationships can ruin a kingdom at the peak of its glory. It is a tale of death, war, hunger, sickness, murder, and grief but it also speaks of victory, sacrifice, loyalty, and love.
Next, we recount the sacrifices that the rulers and their families have to make to grow their kingdom from modest beginnings to powerful empires. It talks of children who had outgrow their childhood in days to assume the role of a ruler and the years spent living away from their families so that the kingdom can prosper.
Finally, we go through the personal struggles of the rulers trying to bring up their children so that they can become rightful rulers in a world surrounded by their enemies. It tells of victories that are worth nothing compared to the unrecoverable losses. It talks of acts that would otherwise be considered unimaginable and of the turns of fate that can spell disaster for the kingdom.