In the swirling vortex of time, a peculiar phenomenon occurred. Ahana, a brilliant and fiercely independent 25-year-old from modern-day New Delhi, felt an inexplicable pull towards the past.
As she touched the ancient artifact, the Kalachakra, her world dissolved.
When Ahana opened her eyes, she found herself in the opulent chambers of Avanti Nagari, 500 BCE.
She inhabited the body of Princess Kalyani, the third daughter of King Manavendra.
A princess known for her foolishness and carefree nature.
But Ahana's arrival changed everything.
First Thoughts of Ahana in Kalyani's Body:
"What sorcery is this? How did I, Ahana, end up in ancient India? This can't be real... yet, the memories, the sensations - they feel so vivid."
Ahana assessed her surroundings, her modern knowledge and analytical mind racing.
The intricate politics, the strict etiquette, and the whispers of courtiers and eunuchs overwhelmed her.
But Ahana refused to be intimidated.
"I am Ahana, from a future era," she reminded herself. "I possess knowledge that can change the course of history."
As Ahana navigated the complexities of Avanti Nagari's royal court, her sharp wit and cunning strategies left courtiers and scholars speechless.
"How does she...? This is impossible!" Minister Radhagupta whispered.
The ignored princess had become a force to be reckoned with.
The Transformation Begins!
Ahana's modern knowledge and intelligence would soon disrupt the delicate balance of power in Avanti Nagari.
King Manavendra's wise and just rule would be tested.
Prince Aryaman's protective nature would be challenged.
Princess Nalini's jealousy would simmer.
And Ahana's own fate would be forever entwined with the ancient Indian dynasty.
The Story Begins!
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.