![]() Throughout her life, Kaikeyi often recalls a story her mother told of a woman who could not avoid the punishment of man, even when the fault of her actions fell upon a god himself-but the tale’s true message is lost on her until it’s too late. Still, Kaikeyi earns her place at her husband’s side, wins the love of her subjects, and raises a son, Rama. Then Kaikeyi is unwillingly married off to the Raja of Kosala, where her lack of friends and allies means the bonds of the Binding Plane operate differently. ![]() ![]() In between all her new work, she turns to the palace’s scrolls on magic and learns how to enter the Binding Plane, where she can exert a magical influence over others using the invisible strings that connect her to them. When her mother is banished, Kaikeyi is forced to take up her duties in the royal court. As the only girl of eight royal siblings, Kaikeyi grows up knowing her value as a person is determined by her eventual marriage. ![]() Patel’s mesmerizing debut shines a brilliant light on the vilified queen from the Ramayana. ![]()
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