Book Summary

This is a Kumaoni story. A mysterious man haunts 15-year-old Rajula's dreams. He is actually King Malushahi, the ruler of Katyur. She learns that she has been bethrothed to the King by her mother but her father, a sorcerer, has other plans for Rajula. This epic tale of Rajula's bravery and Malushahi's steadfastness has been sung by bards in the Kumaon region (in Uttarakhand) for ages. Retold in English for the first time, this book takes you on a ride packed with magic, humour and fascinating characters.