An abandoned village, a lost tribe, a scheming minister and his unhappy wife—The Legend of Kuldhara, by Malathi Ramachandran, is a tale lost in time. Set in the gleaming deserts of Rajasthan, this historical novel interweaves three parallel tales to create a beautifully patterned story, just like a carpet that would have adorned the courts of the Rawals, the family that ruled Jaisalmer for centuries.
The Marwari Heritage by historian and writer Dr D K Taknet takes readers on a voyage of discovery of Marwaris who migrated from Rajputana, Haryana, Malwa and its adjoining regions to other parts of India. Meticulously researched over five years, the final product—a stunning pictorial book—comprises 511 pages with rich illustrations and rare photographs.