The rich history of Indian mythology is often celebrated for its reverence of feminine strength yet it's shadowed by the hidden depths, unfolds the poignant tale of Chandravanshi kumari Madhavi. Her untold tale epitomizes sacrifice as she embraces the thorns of destiny for her father's honor, surrendering her body, emotions, and love to a solemn promise. Once capable of nurturing greatest of men, she even nurtures an ocean of unshed tears.
From yearning for affection to embracing the forest as her better half, her selfless nature bestowed upon her a forced maturity, lending her a tag of forgotten princess. Yet, it was her karma that illuminated the glory of the Kuru vansh once more. Mahabharata is not only the story of the clash between Pandavas and Kauravas, it's not just the deaths in Kurukshetra Kadana, but also the bundle of such tales of great and inspiring gem of people. Among the few gems, she was whose sacrifices marked the greatness of the Kuru lineage.
This is the tale of Madhavi, the daughter of Yayati and Devayani, who's tale remains shadowed in the pages of the greatest of epics.
Note: This story is purely elaborated version of the original epic. There might be some imaginary sequences to enhance the story, it's not meant to hurt anybody's beliefs.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.