This is a must read for all students and lovers of literature. An old Tamil masterpeice has been translated. This book was a rage among the Tamil readers in the 1960-1970. In the magazine "KALKI" it was serialized for a few years. The story set in the Pallava/Chalukya period has a lovely drama. The sad love story will sadden the reader, but whole range of emotions dealth gives it a modern feel. The author having a fell of the reader targeted has kept the book succint and fast paced without lo...