Book 1: Aryavarta, 5000 Years Ago
SUBHADRA
THE BRIDE OF TWO HOUSES
By Malini Aravind
"In an age when gods walked among men, her silence was not surrender. It was strategy."
The Book
Subhadra: The Bride of Two Houses
Published by Solomon Press, this compelling mythological fiction invites readers into the rich world of ancient Aryavartha, where gods and mortals coexist and destinies intertwine.
Experience the untold story of Subhadra, a woman who defies tradition and claims her place in a world dominated by legendary heroes and divine interventions.
With intricate world-building and emotional depth, Malini Aravind reimagines this character from the great Indian epic, giving voice to a woman whose silence has echoed through millennia.
Synopsis
In an age when gods walked among men, her silence was not surrender. It was strategy.
Aryavarta — a land carved by rivers, ruled by oaths, and held together by the trembling threads of dharma. Here, kingdoms barter daughters for peace, brothers for power, and destinies for the illusion of control. In the heart of it all stands Subhadra — royal by blood, pawn by design, storm by choice.
Promised to one house, watched by another, and desired by forces far greater than kings, Subhadra must navigate a world where women are veiled in gold and politics. But behind her gaze lies a mind shaped by warriors, sages, and secrets.
As the drums of war whisper in the wind and ancient serpents stir beneath the earth, the path before her twists with prophecy, love, and sacrifice.
"Before the great war was sung, before heroes claimed their glory, there was a bride who defied the script written for her."
About the Author
Malini Aravind is a writer, public speaker, and founder of MAMEC, a mentorship and empowerment company. With a background in media and international relations, she's as comfortable giving global discourses as she is battling blinking cursors at 3 a.m. Her stories don't just retell mythology—they flip it on its head, giving forgotten voices the spotlight they deserve.
Among the top 10 winners of Times of India's Write India Season 2 for Namita Gokhale, co-author of NIAS Contemporary World Affairs-Strategic Forecast 2020, and contributor to think tanks like the Chennai Centre for China Studies, she was also part of the team that gave Alexa its voice in India—though, ironically, she still prefers silence when she writes.
When she's not wrestling with words or ancient epics, she's busy weaving magic into the modern world—because some stories refuse to stay in the past.
Book Details
Praise for the Book
"She stole the man, can she keep his heart?"
"A timeless saga, ancient yet deeply resonant."
"Aryavarta, a land carved by rivers, ruled by oaths, and held together by the trembling threads of dharma. Here, kingdoms barter daughters for peace, brothers for power, and destinies for the illusion of control. In the heart of it all stands Subhadra - royal by blood, pawn by design, storm by choice."
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Contact Details
- Email: authormaliniaravind@gmail.com
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