About the Book: Storm from Taxila The Ashoka Trilogy Book II
Everyone knows the name of Asoka but few know about his life beyond the
sketchiest of details. This trilogy, based on ancient texts as well as folklore,
attempts to give new life to a riveting tale.Uniquely conceived, the narrative
juxtaposes two timelines, fifty years apart, drawing haunting parallels between
them. The first features Chandragupta Maurya and his legendary Guru, Chanakya;
the second, his grandson Asoka, and his Advisor, Radhagupta. The style is
compelling, the action fast moving. Peopled by unforgettable characters,
emotions, situations and events, the narrative has the irresistible force of
destiny in a larger