The Archer at Dawn

The Sun Mela is many things; a call for peace, a cause for celebration, and above all, a deadly tournament.  For Kunal and Esha, finally working together as rebels, it provides the perfect guise to infiltrate King Vardaan's vicious court.

Kunal returns to his role as dedicated soldier, providing extra security to the palace during the peace summit for the divided nations of Jansa and Dharka.  Meanwhile, Esha uses her new role as adviser to Prince Harun to seek out allies for their rebel cause.  A radical plan is underfoot to rescue Jansa's long-lost Princess Reha-the key to the throne.

But amid the Mela games and glittering festivities, much more dangerous forces lie in wait.  With the rebel Crescent Blades' entry, into Vardaan's court, a match has been lit, and long held secrets will force Kunal and Esha to reconsider their loyalties-to their countries and to each other.  Getting into the palace was the easy task; coming out together will be a battle for their lives. In book two of Swati Teerdhala's epic fantasy trilogy, a kingdom will fall, a new ruler will rise, and all will burn.