historical fiction Archives

Kadalukku Appal Review

Kadalukku Appal, which loosely translates to “Beyond the Sea,” is a Tamil novel written by Pa. Singaram. Though it was…

May 5, 2026by Anjana Devi10 min read

The story takes place in 12th-century England. This is not the England of fairy tales or romantic countryside paintings. This…

March 21, 2026by Anjana Devi11 min read

Most spy thrillers give you car chases, shootouts, last-second escapes. Big moments designed to make your heart race. Eye of…

January 19, 2026by Anjana Devi10 min read

Some books are love stories. Some are political novels. The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore is both, and…

January 7, 2026by Anjana Devi10 min read

Some books you read once and put down. Others stay with you, keep asking you questions years later. To Kill…

January 6, 2026by Anjana Devi12 min read

Some books about refugees focus on the drama of escape. The moment of fleeing. The danger. The loss. Without a…

January 2, 2026by Anjana Devi10 min read

Some historical novels turn the past into adventure. They give you heroes to root for, villains to hate, and a…

December 20, 2025by Anjana Devi13 min read

Some novels announce themselves loudly. They grab you by the shoulders and demand your attention with dramatic events and shocking…

December 17, 2025by Anjana Devi13 min read

Kazuo Ishiguro writes novels where what’s not said matters more than what is. Where memory bends and reshapes itself. Where…

December 16, 2025by Anjana Devi14 min read

Amish Tripathi has spent years reimagining Indian mythology. His Shiva Trilogy turned gods into relatable humans. His Ram Chandra Series…

December 12, 2025by Anjana Devi13 min read

So you’re thinking about picking up a four-book historical series set in 7th-century South India. That’s a big commitment. We’re…

December 2, 2025by Anjana Devi13 min read

There are some books you read and think, “That was beautiful.” You admire the writing. You appreciate the craft. You…

April 26, 2025by Anjana Devi18 min read