There is a warrior who could have ended the entire Kurukshetra -the war for Dharma- singlehandedly, he is the mighty Bhishma. His prowess was so high, that even lord Krishna who vowed to not bear arms in the war, was on the brink of taking matters into his own hands. Besides, being so mighty, Bhishma was also the most righteous person in the entire Mahabharata. But fate had different plans for this revered soul. Despite his unparalleled righteousness, he had to fight for the wrong side of Dharma. In this great war of Dharma versus Adharma, what will Bhishma do? Will he compromise his might and let the righteous win, or will he let his prowess take over and fight for the victory of Adharma?
Disclaimer: This writing is based on the Bhishma Parvam narration of Sri Changanti Koteswar Rao. His narrations are based on the great adikavi Nannaya, Tikkana, and Errapragada who translated the Mahabharata into Telugu. I try to present the parts I feel are relevant to the context of this story. I also take the help of AI to make corrections and rephrase my writings.
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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.