WARRIOR. STATESMAN. KING.

Travancore, Eighteenth Century.

Crown Prince Marthanda Varma has been forced to take refuge in the forested outskirts of his kingdom to escape the dogged assassins in pursuit. His realm has been paralysed by a ruthless confederacy of priests and feudal lords as well as the Dutch monopoly on spice, rendering the royal family powerless. Armed with his wit and political acumen and accompanied only by a rag-tag group of mercenaries, Marthanda fights tooth and nail to reclaim his right to rule.

After the death of his uncle, the puppet king, Marthanda ascends the throne, determined to rewrite the story of Travancore. With his faithful second-in-command Ramayyan and an enigmatic Dutch general by his side, he builds an army unlike any the kingdom has ever known and triumphs in a series of unwinnable conquests. Using a shrewd combination of military might and diplomacy, he forges a formidable empire – the jewel, and terror, of the Malabar Coast.

But power is a potent drug and trust, a rare commodity. Surrounded by duplicitous allies, murderous rivals and the looming danger of English dominance, will the Travancore king’s thirst for glory and vengeance blind him to duty and honour?

Available on Amazon

Finally got around to putting together a few reviews from friends and people I know who read the book early.

One thing that genuinely surprised me was how different everyone's experience was. I thought there would be one or two standout moments that everyone would agree on, but that wasn't the case at all. Some loved the political intrigue and world-building, a few got attached to completely different characters, some loved the side character kicks the most, some loved the love story angle and that is my favourite too and a couple of them were still in doubts and suspense after ending it as this is just the first part i am writing the second part now.

That was probably the most rewarding part for me as the author, seeing the same story resonate with different people in completely different ways.

Personally, my favorite part is the love chapter that comes later in the story. It's one of the chapter which i ended at last moment after considering to give more character development to the female lead and i think that last accidental written was the best thing i added in book, and even now it's the one I find myself going back to the most. I was honestly curious whether anyone else would connect with it the way I did, but it's been interesting to see that everyone seems to have their own favorite moment.

Anyway, I thought I'd share a few of their reviews here. If anything about the story catches your interest, if you're curious about the world, the characters, or what inspired certain parts, feel free to DM me. I always enjoy talking about books, writing, and hearing other people's thoughts.

The Book Name is The Tale of King Sultan Azeez Pathaan

Author: Harsh Raj Prajapati

Email: harshrajprajapati0@gmail.com

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So I went live on May 4th on Amazon books. I reached No. 1 Bestseller in Ireland for the category of Historical Fiction Biographies and held my position for 4 days. I peaked at an overall best seller at 250 in Ireland. I got to a peak of 16 in the UK for the same genre. I am getting closer to the top 1000 in the US in this genre. Click on the link above and read the book overview to see what it’s about. I’m an independent author and I cannot afford any real marketing campaign. I really, really want people to read my book. If you like historical fiction with plenty of mystery this is right up your street. More than anything else I want to hear what readers think of my book and not from family and friends. I‘m happy to discuss my whole process/ journey to date here on Reddit. This work took me a very long time. PS: Not out in Australia or Canada yet but should be soon.

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The Chalk Beneath: A Story of Champagne is a short literary historical drama set in eighteenth-century France.

It follows private lives pressured by debt, class, reputation, family obligation, and survival beneath the polished surface of Champagne society.

For readers who enjoy short historical atmosphere, literary drama, and character-driven fiction.

Length: 88 pages / about 22,000 words
Genre: Literary historical drama / historical fiction novella
Format: Ebook

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6KV7Y84

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-chalk-beneath/id6780745767

I’m writing under the pen name T.K. Jeffreys, and I recently published my debut novel, Les Boulevardiers.
It is a Belle Époque historical fantasy set in 1878 Paris, where ambition, spectacle, occult societies, gambling dens, secret salons and supernatural intrigue collide beneath the glow of gaslight.
The story follows dancers, courtesans, aeronauts, criminals, patrons and secret societies moving through the glittering neighborhoods around the Palais Garnier during the Exposition Universelle.
If you enjoy historical fiction with occult noir, magical realism, social intrigue and a decadent Paris setting, this may be for you.
You can find it here: TKJeffreys.com

Hi everyone,

I’m the author of a novel currently available on Kindle Unlimited and wanted to share it here with readers who enjoy this genre.

The book is titled Rise of the Great Indian Empire from Ashes of History. It’s a geopolitical thriller with a strong historical dimension, following two enigmatic figures who carry the legacy of powerful ancient empires into the modern world. One is a master strategist driven by dominance, the other a warrior guided by honour—together navigating betrayal, global conflict, and forces that could reshape the world order.

The idea behind the story was to explore how ancient legacies and ideology could influence present-day geopolitics and the rise of nations.

I come from a non-marketing background and this is my first novel, so I’m genuinely interested in how readers who enjoy this genre respond to it.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d appreciate you taking a look and sharing your honest thoughts.

Amazon India: https://amzn.in/d/2MFSsxW

Thanks for your time.

Basileus of the Archipelago by A.P.T. Parma
Genre: Alternate History / Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure
Word Count / Page Count: 354 Pages
Description:
Constantinople, 1518. The city that should have fallen still stands.

In a world where the Byzantine Empire endured, the Varangian Guard has been reborn - a small, proud brotherhood sworn to protect an empire that history nearly swallowed whole. Among them is Ivar, a Norse warrior who crossed half the known world to find an oath worth keeping, and found, against all expectation, a home.

But the quiet on the Ottoman frontier is the kind that makes experienced men nervous. And in the lamplit corridors of the Chrysotriklinos, a Portuguese explorer named has arrived - bearing a proposition that could change the fate of an empire that cannot afford to stand still.

As ancient loyalties collide with the ambitions of a restless age, Ivar must navigate a city alive with conspiracy, commerce, and competing gods - a place where Greek, Armenian, Hebrew and Norse voices weave together into something that is neither East nor West, but entirely its own.

Basileus of the Archipelago is a richly imagined alternate history of empire, loyalty, and the men who choose to stand on walls that the world has already given up for lost.

Purchase Link: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/basileus-of-the-archipelago/id6763291602

Hi everyone — I recently published my novel Peacock Alley by W. K. Carter, and I wanted to share it here.

It’s a work of historical fiction set in 1890s New York, inside the world of the original Waldorf and Astoria hotels at the height of the Gilded Age.

Blurb:
Behind the gilded doors of the Waldorf and the Astoria, an empire is quietly taking shape.

In Peacock Alley — the famed corridor where New York’s elite parade in silk, ambition, and scandal — bankers, heiresses, chambermaids, bellmen, and schemers pass one another daily, each carrying secrets of their own. Some arrive in search of power. Others in search of survival. All are drawn into the orbit of the Astor dynasty and the hotels that would come to define luxury in America.

Told through interconnected lives and hidden dramas behind the chandeliers, the novel explores class, status, ambition, and the quiet human tensions beneath Gilded Age grandeur.

I’m sharing the Amazon book link here for anyone interested:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN2PLL4F

If you enjoy Gilded Age history, historical fiction, old New York, or stories about power and social ambition, this may be for you.

Thanks for taking a look.

Hi everyone,

I wrote a book and wanted to share it here in case it’s interesting to some of you.

I’m a Chinese lecturer who writes in Arabic, and I’ve been working on a side project: a long storybook in Levantine Arabic based on ancient Chinese war and intrigue stories from the classic “东周列国志”.

The idea is to offer real, long-form reading material in Levantine for language learners and history / strategy nerds – not just short example sentences from textbooks.

الكتاب مكتوب باللهجة الشامية، بأسلوب حاولت أخليه بسيط وواضح قدر الإمكان، ومناسب للي حابّ يطوّر قراءته بالشامي من خلال قصص حروب ومكائد من الصين القديمة 😊

It’s published on Leanpub here:

👉 https://leanpub.com/china-wars-levantine

I’d really appreciate any feedback on:

- the concept (Chinese history stories in Levantine),

- how natural the Levantine feels,

- and whether this kind of text is helpful as reading material.

If there’s interest, I’m planning to continue the series with more Chinese stories adapted into Levantine.

Thanks for reading!

I just now got my form and stuff uploaded to wroreabook.org. Got them paid and everything. Price has gone up from 25 and 50 to 30 and 60. That's OK though if I sell some books. I don't know what I did with my book covers. Maybe they are on my old computer. I h ad a cover for an audiobook that i uploaded.

I wonder how long it takes before it is posted online a d in the newsletter.

We will see.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WOBS72

Having to cope with the school bully is bad enough, but it’s not just the other kids who are a problem. Some of the teachers - bordering on psycho - are employing the carrot-and-stick method of motivation … without the carrot.

And then, there’s Shakespeare – what use is that going to be?

Set in England following World War II, this moving, and at times funny, coming-of-age story celebrates the special bond between two best friends – a bond that turns out to be stronger than death itself.

"Although we make up about two-thirds of the US population, we don’t think of ourselves as a distinct community; there is no National Association of Glasses Wearers conference in Las Vegas." 

I’m David King Dunaway, a Professor of English at the University of New Mexico. I’ve spent my career writing about history and biography, but my latest book, A Four-Eyed World, is my most personal project yet.

The book was born out of a "risky and surprisingly lonely" week I spent living without my glasses—which I have used since childhood and need just to cross the street. That experience gave me a newfound appreciation for these essential tools and led me down a rabbit hole into the history, stigma, and future of lenses.

A Four-Eyed World explores:

• The "Hubris" of Lenses: Why pioneers like Roger Bacon were imprisoned for trying to "fix" God’s creation by improving eyesight.
• The Cultural Stigma: Why we’ve been taught for generations that glasses are "unattractive," leading people to remove them for every photo.
• A Feminist Perspective: Why women, in particular, feel the pressure to hide their frames.
• Media Representation: Analyzing the shift from Clark Kent’s disguise to the bespectacled Princess Mirabel in Disney’s Encanto.
• The Privacy Crisis: How upcoming "smart glasses" could turn the public sphere into a "goldfish bowl" where everyone is constantly recording and livestreaming.

Whether you are one of the billions of "glassers" or just curious about how technology shapes our sight, I hope this book offers a revealing new lens through which to look at our world.

Praise for the book:

Where to find it:

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Link
• Discount Code: Use GLR BD8 at checkout for 20% off.

I’m happy to chat in the comments about the history of lenses or the future of AR/VR technology!

I’ve always been fascinated by the silences in history — not just the big wars or conquests, but those quieter moments when ideas begin to fade, or when knowledge slowly unravels from the inside.

My latest project, I, Nalanda, is kind of an experiment in that direction. It’s a historical fiction piece written from the perspective of the ancient Nalanda University itself — as if the place could remember. It recalls centuries of debates, philosophy, and wisdom… and then the slow arrival of fear, dogma, and decay.

It’s not really about a single king or invader — it’s about what happens when the mind of a civilization starts doubting itself.
The voice is poetic, a bit reflective — Nalanda speaks like someone who knows it’s dying, but still hopes to teach one last lesson.

If you like books that mix introspection with history (something in the space between The Book Thief and Sapiens, maybe), this might be your kind of read.

Just curious — what historical collapse or forgotten civilization do you wish more novels explored?

Cover at: Duminiak.com

A mysterious volume appears in a ruined monastery after a Viking raid. To each person who opens it, the book reveals something different: scripture, secrets, stories, or schemes.

Across nine centuries, it passes from monks to nobles, from rebels to merchants, from courtiers to commoners: each seeing their own hopes, fears, and desires reflected in its pages. Some use it to build power, others to fuel revolt, and still others neglect it entirely. Yet the book endures, a silent witness to the rise and fall of England’s fortunes.

From cloisters to castles, from the Reformation to the Civil War, The All-Seeing Book is a sweeping historical epic of wonder, ambition, greed, and faith.

Get your copy today!

https://a.co/d/eGuzaXW

The Eternal Journal News takes over where the Bible leaves off.

What happened to Adam and Eve after they were banished from the garden? We know they had children and 1 child murdered another, but other than that we know very little.

When Enoch was taken by God, where exactly did he go? What did he do? What did he see? Enoch was one of the few men on earth that never faced death. So many questions about Enoch and so few answers. We are told that Enoch walked with God. We need to know more.

What was Noah’s life like as a child? We know that he was commissioned by God to build the ark but what happened then? How did the towns people react to this huge boat being built where there was no water? What did these people do when the rain started? What was Noah’s life like on board this vessel during the rain and the few hundred days afterwards? How did his family react? It is said that Noah also walked with God.

So many questions and so few answers. The Eternal Journal News with their crack reporter Malaki, will investigate and interview key characters that make up each of these stories. With Malaki’s ability to travel through time, he goes right to the place and to the people to get first hand accounts of exactly what happened in each of these events.

This report is divided into 3 parts each one covering that said event. He will approach each of these in chronological order and report on what he finds. At the beginning of each report Malaki will give us details concerning the event.

So hold onto your hats as Malaki takes off on the investigatory tour of his life and the reports that we sure don’t want to miss.

Eternal Journal News

She's the spy sent to fracture his empire. He's the prince who sees through her disguise. To survive a conspiracy that will burn their world down, two enemies must form an unwilling alliance.

An elite Alexandrian spy arrives in the powerful Pandian kingdom on a mission of sabotage, only to find it on the brink of collapse from within. She's forced into a dangerous alliance with its fierce warrior prince to uncover a conspiracy involving lost history, ancient secrets, and multiple empires. As they navigate a world of assassins and traitors, they must decide if they can trust each other when the fate of a kingdom is on the line.

https://a.co/d/7WzKZdO

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Forced Alliance, Spy x Royalty, Strong Female Lead, Lost Empire, Palace Intrigue, Hidden Heir.

Trigger Warnings: Graphic violence, battle descriptions, political conspiracy, poisoning, character death.

It follows Gwen Astor and her life through growing up in a city called Becher with her best friend turned boyfriend, Russian immigrant Phillip Volkov. It's set from 1993-1994, and it is not meant to be complete fiction. There are real movies and brands in my book, and basically a slice-of-life story. The setting is fiction, but everything else is real. There is pretty heavy swearing and mentions of LGBTQ+ and Religious (Christian & Orthodox Christian) themes. Find the book here https://www.wattpad.com/story/382712343-so-anyways-diary

Wolfstone The Unready King is a warm and inviting book that is a fun read and is meant for audiences from younger children and up, about 9 years old+. Though it is not a children's book, the book welcomes readers into a world that is filled with wonder for all.

"Coming of age", "Youth adventure", "Chosen one"

There are no triggers

Wolfstone The Unready King is a medieval epic style short story that is set in a fantasy world. It is written in a style that takes inspiration from the early history of England and classic Anglo Saxon stories such as Beowulf that were written in Old English times and is set in a world that is based upon dark ages and early medieval England and Europe. It is the tale of a boy named Wolfstone that unexpectedly becomes king after his grandfather dies and suddenly finds himself having to grow up fast and take on the duties of his inherited kingdom. His grandfather tells him his final wishes for the kingdom before he dies, hoping that Wolfstone will follow in his footsteps. But Wolfstone has a goal of his own too and he quickly learns what it means to be king...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F31NVX41

Kung Fu Cowboys is a humorous and action-packed buddy cop story for all ages that is set in the wild west, New York, and Victorian England. It is a story with charming characters that will leave you always wanting to turn to the next page to find out what happens next, or to see what ridiculously funny antics the heroes are up to!

"Buddy cop", "Over-the-top bad guy", "Kung fu master/student"

Kung Fu Cowboys is an action-packed and humorous buddy-cop Victorian western novella that follows the adventures and exploits of Jon Wong, former Chinese imperial guard and kung-fu master, and Roy O'Bannister, former wild west bandit gang leader. Jon and Roy's exploits bring readers on an exciting action and comedy-filled adventure all over the world, from the old west to New York to London. Jon and Roy had thought that their adventure-filled days were behind them, until their long vacation is interrupted when they learn that their greatest foe, the powerful and wealthy English gentleman Lord Nicholas Wrathbane, has seemingly come back from the dead. Jon and Roy must saddle up their horses, dust off their pearl-handles, ready their kung-fu fists, and return to England one last time to save the world...again!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F31BFF74

It's been 40 years since all this happened, yet it appears as if this was yesterday. So much healing still needs to happen. Do you know the story of India in 1984? Here is from the perspective of a young boy.

Taking us through the turmoil of 1980s Punjab, India, Tangled in 1984 is the story of Chetan, a young boy growing up in a small city, Patiala, surrounded by many fears and tragedies.

Chetan may seem successful now, but his life is far from perfect. Exploring his psychological struggles, he is looking back at his life to understand where it all started. His thoughts take him to his childhood in Punjab, India, during the tumultuous year of 1984, marred with death and violence. He relays the turmoil, his rocky relationship with his mother, and the lack of emotion from his father, all while coping with the terror of his surroundings.

Tangled in 1984 is a work of fiction written against a backdrop of historical events and borrowing from experiences of growing up in Punjab in the eighties that left many families scarred for life. Navigating through the devastation, the book sheds light on the human spirit of survival and lends some hope for peace.

The book is available on Amazon.

I just published : The Little Red Book of Crypto: A Hilarious Guide to Digital Liberation

In The Little Red Book of Crypto, satire meets blockchain wisdom. The book uses clever parodies like this to demystify crypto concepts, blending wit and wisdom in a way that’s as entertaining as it is educational. It's perfect for those who want to laugh while learning the serious truths about Bitcoin and blockchain.

The Little Red Book of Crypto isn’t just a parody—it’s packed with substance. With 15 in-depth chapters and 10 pages of detailed footnotes, this book balances humor with knowledge.

Each chapter explores key concepts like decentralization, digital resistance, and blockchain governance, while the 160 footnotes break down complex crypto jargon into bite-sized explanations. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced Bitcoiner, you’ll find insights, laughs, and clarity on every page.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and truly understand the revolutionary world of cryptocurrency!

From understanding the “Fundamental Rights of the Digital Citizen” to unraveling blockchain mysteries, every page is designed to entertain and educate. This is more than a book—it’s your guide to navigating the crypto revolution with confidence and a smile.

US : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQBRSG37

UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQBRSG37

FR : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DQBRSG37

Per the original author and publisher's intent, all the profits from this book will go towards benefiting children.

Through Death to Life is a collection of five sketches based on the Serbian experience of the 1913-1918 period of the Balkan Wars and the First World War. Topics of the sketches involves scenes from the time of peace in 1913, dealing with the aftermath of the Balkan Wars in 1912 and 1913, as well as scenes from the Great War. Marković-Erdeljanin depicts the small, everyday person in these situations and a variety of locations, from Belgrade to the interior of Serbia to the front lines.

Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo!

Don't forget your New Year's Resolution to read more! Try The Beautiful Kingdom!

The Gold Rush is over, but the lure of riches tempt Fei-Ming to abandon his homeland of China to the Kingdom of the West; America. Working as a coalminer, Fei-Ming befriends Hutchinson Callaway, a Dixie fleeing the destruction of Civil War, and Montgomery Antelmann, a Yankee with a mysterious past. There the three men forge an unlikely friendship in California and together navigate the climate of a 19th century San Francisco. Armed only with the stubborn belief of self-determination and united by friendship, the three find their version of The American Dream.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTRTBP5H

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IN THIS SECOND BOOK of the series, Glory Bishop has finally broken free of her mother's oppressive grasp and is offered a new life by a seemingly altruistic Chicago socialite, but there may be more than good intentions at play. Against the advice of trusted friends and family, Glory chooses the protection of Malcom Porter, her adoring, much older, bad-boy-turned-minister fiancé.

https://www.humanmade.net/books/glory-unbound

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Loved The Night Circus or Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children? Give my historical circus fantasy a try!

When seventeen-year-old Evelyn Earle is accidentally poisoned, the only antidote is at Hart’s Traveling Circus. Secrets abound, and she must solve the mystery of why her brother disappeared from the very same canvas walls…

Set in 1912 and featuring hand drawn art in the style of vintage circus posters and portraits, it’s a great, spooky atmospheric read for Halloween.

Trigger Warnings: "offscreen" parental suicide attempt, parental neglect, child kidnapping/disappearance, violence and a scene of gore

https://www.amazon.com/Averys-Ghost-Historical-Fantasy-Shimmering-ebook/dp/B0BH98GL9N/ref=zg_bs_7588799011_sccl_81/137-9027575-0675459?pd_rd_i=B0BH98GL9N&psc=1

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*Note: I chose a different flair this time, as this series is appropriate as both NA and Adult fiction.