The silent monument
| Title | The silent monument |
|---|---|
| Author | Shobha Nihalani |
| Publication | Tara |
| Size | XVI, 303p |
| Language |  ENG |
| ISBN | 9788183860994 |
| Topics |
Indian fiction--Thrillers Manuscripts--Fiction Taj Mahal |
| Notes | In a sealed chamber of Taj Mahal a five-hundred-year old secret is discovered by an investigative reporter. Manzil Saxena’s life is about to change dramatically. Her husband, a reporter, is found dead, leaving her an ancient scroll that will turn her from housewife to hunted. The scroll reveals a historical anomaly hidden for centuries, a secret that could cause violent chaos amongst the extreme religious sects in India.A secret that could fuel the tension between Hindus and Muslims, and split a nation.Torn by the decision she has to make, reveal the truth or not, Manzil faces a struggle for survival, as the hunt for the scroll commences. Mahesh Bhakti, crazed archaeologist and the mole in the Indian Institute of Archaeology. Bad-tempered Anwar, hired killer with murder on his mind. Kanyadevi, famous Bharat Natyam dancer with a haunting past, and member of the non-governmental organization Onyx, dedicated to averting religious violence. Yadav, the police inspector investigating the death of the reporter, discovers a deeper mystery. Deva, the leader of a Hindu fundamentalist group, wants the world to know the truth. They all have one thing in common – finding the scroll. [goodreads] |
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