The Chariot at Dusk

The sweeping, dramatic finale of Swati Teerdhala’s South India-inspired fantasy trilogy rounds out the epic, romantic tale of an assassin and a soldier fighting to save their country and their people. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.

A queen at last. An empty palace. A kingdom to save.

Esha is reeling from Kunal’s betrayal, but she has a kingdom to rule from behind a thin smokescreen—pretending to be Princess Reha while she sends her most trusted soldiers to collect Reha and Kunal by any means necessary. Traitors, after all, must be punished.

But the Yavar are attacking from every front—tracking down Kunal and Reha in the remote mountains, kidnapping Harun—in search of legendary artifacts that will give them the power to break the precarious janma bond and release the destructive magic back into the lands.

Now that the race is on to find the missing artifacts, Esha must put aside her rage and work with Kunal again—but can she find the strength to forgive him, or will the Viper have her revenge at any cost?

Enemies to Lovers: He betrayed her and her kingdom. Now, Esha must work with Kunal to find the artifacts, but her heart is torn between revenge and a love she can’t forget. Betrayal and Forgiveness: Kunal broke her trust to save the kingdom, but Esha sees only a traitor. As they race against the Yavar, every moment together tests her resolve for vengeance. South India-Inspired Fantasy: Discover a world of precarious magic, legendary artifacts, and warring kingdoms in the breathtaking conclusion to a series inspired by the myths and culture of South India. A Race Against Time: With her friend Harun captured and the destructive janma bond at risk, the Viper must outwit the Yavar and find the artifacts before their world is consumed by dark magic.