Tansen by Girish Chaturvedi

The only one-of-its kind historical novel that never strays very far away from its protagonist – Tansen. Originally written in Hindi, the translation is in a lucid and gentle style. All those delicious nuggets of research have been weaved into the story of his life. Four ficitional characters have been introduced to carry the novel ahead to its finale. They don’t detract from the plot, but only add complexity and additional nuances to a life well-lived.

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