Puffin Classics: Chandrakanta  (English, Paperback, KHATRI DEVAKINANDAN)

Chandrakanta is an epic Hindi novel that takes readers into a world full of fantasy, evil, surrealism and mystery.

Summary of the Book

Chandrakanta is the beautiful princess of Vijaygarh who falls in love with Virendra, the handsome prince of the rival kingdom of Naugarh. Their union has to cross several paths with many obstacles. This story is about Virendra’s efforts to free his love, Chandrakanta, from a magical maze. They will both have to fight evil ministers,enemy kings, people who can change forms and need to camouflage themselves to fool moles and magic webs. Suddenly, Chandrakanta is caught in a maze and only her Virendra can rescue her. He needs to reach her before things get worse or their love will be doomed. This is a gripping romantic fantasy with many nail-biting situations. Chandrakanta is considered to be one of the first works of prose in the modern Hindi language.

About Devakinandan Khatri

Devakinandan Khatri belonged to the first generation of popular novelists who were published at regular intervals. His other popular books include: Virendra Veer, Bhootnath, Narendra-Mohini, Kajar Ki Kothari, Kusum Kumari, Katora Bhar Khoon, and Gupt Godna. His book became a big rage and it is even said that people wanted to learn Hindi just to read his works.