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Victory City

Victory City

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In the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms in fourteenth-century southern India, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history. After witnessing the death of her mother, the grief-stricken Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who begins to speak out of the girl’s mouth. Granting her powers beyond Pampa Kampana’s comprehension, the goddess tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga—“Victory City”—the wonder of the world. Over the next 250 years, Pampa Kampana’s life becomes deeply entwined with Bisnaga’s, from its literal sowing from a bag of magic seeds to its tragic ruination in the most human of hubris. Whispering Bisnaga and its citizens into existence, Pampa Kampana attempts to make good on the task that the goddess set for her to give women equal agency in a patriarchal world. But all stories have a way of getting away from their creator, and Bisnaga is no exception. As years pass, rulers come and go, battles are won and lost, and allegiances shift, the very fabric of Bisnaga becomes an ever more complex tapestry—with Pampa Kampana at its center. Brillliantly styled as a translation of an ancient epic, Victory City is a saga of love, adventure, and myth that is in itself a testament to the power of storytelling.

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ISBN13: 9780593243411
ISBN10: 0593243412
Language: English
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback

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    Epic saga of divine fate and city-building tale

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    If you're drawn to stories blending history with myth and divine intervention, Victory City offers a mesmerizing journey. The narrative's rich tapestry of love, ambition, and upheaval, all woven through Pampa Kampana's extraordinary life, makes it a compelling read. You'll appreciate how it weaves ancient epic storytelling with profound reflections on power and storytelling itself.

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