Udhayabanu - Vaarkadal [Dawn - Vast Expanse of the Seas]

Rajakesari 7 [King of Lions 7]

By: Gokul Seshadri

Narrated by: Deepika Arun

1001 CE. Chōḷa king Rājarāja is on his way to Aḷa nādu, the hillside western region of Pāṇḍya country to meet old malayāḷi natives settled at Pūranagiri hill. These diligent natives had earlier provided some vital clues on the assassination attempt at Thanjāvūr. Mūvēndan, a trusted member of the king's personal bodyguards - has embarked on a risky mission to follow a Kerala youth suspected to be one of the assassins. General Maḷapādiyar, on his way back to the Chōḷa capital, has just learnt a deadly secret that could provide clues on the past and its connections to the present. At Thanjāvūr, dancer Mathura is shocked about the unwelcome truth that has come her way. Meanwhile, the developments in Chōḷa country are raising serious concerns in the mind of Bhāskara Ravivarma, the Chēra Perumāl king, who is holding private consultations with his trusted Chief of Staff, Paḍamēl Nāir. Chēra-Chōḷa relations have been going south for some time, but this assassination attempt and its links to Chēras might be the final straw that could put both kingdoms on a collision course.

What is the real purpose of Rājarāja's visit? What will Mūvēndan learn about the assassin? What about Kamban Maniyar, the varma expert who is heading to Thanjāvūr to cure the Chōḷa spy Iyngaran? In order to solve the complex riddle in front of them, the friends of Chōḷa king have to come to terms with some uncomfortable secrets - not just about the enemies, but about themselves!

Udhayabānu - Vārkaḍal (vast expanse of the seas) continues an epic journey set in ancient 11th Century South India. Complex character development studded in an uncompromising storyline and set in the background of rich cultural landscapes of Chōḷa, Chēra and Paṇdya regions - make it a must listen for all story lovers. Vārkaḍal is the fifth successful book in the series by the same author, following Rājakēsari, Chērar Kōttai and Udhayabānu (Kārmēgam, Panithirai and Theempunal). Join celebrated narrator Deepika Arun as she breathes every character to life in stunningly rich voice textures. Let the armies assemble! Let the spears arise! Let the massive historical adventure begin!

காலம் பொது நூற்றாண்டு 1001. பாண்டி மண்டலத்தின் அழ நாட்டிற்குப் பயணப்படும் சோழப் பேரரசர் அருள்மொழிவர்மர் அங்கே உள்ள மலைப் பகுதிக்குச் சென்று சில மலைநாட்டுப் பழங்குடிகளைச் சந்திக்க நினைக்கிறார். இவர்கள்தாம் அரசருக்கெதிரான சதித்திட்டத்தைப் பற்றிய சில முக்கியத் தகவல்களை முன்பு அளித்தவர்கள். அரசரின் திருமெய்க்காப்புப் படையில் புதிதாக இணைந்துள்ள தனிச்சேவகன் மூவேந்தன், பரிச்சம்மந்த மைதானத்தில் சந்தேகத்திற்கிடமானதொரு மலையாளனைப் பின்தொடர்ந்து செல்கிறான். இந்த மலையாளன் சதியில் நேரடியாகச் சம்மந்தப்பட்டுள்ளவன் என்று தோன்றுகிறது.

Please note: This audiobook is in Tamil.

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