The story picks up from the first volume and starts to explore the life of Rajendra Chola as he grows up. He find out the hard way that running an empire is not as easy when you have enemies planted on the inside. He faces many obstacles that test his brutal physical strength and emotional strength in understanding what is right and what is not. The second historical novel in the series dives into Rajendra Chola building his reputation and how his relationship with those he loves is tested. Order on Giri UK.