The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala

THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT sounds so exciting! Tell us more about Esha and her life as the Viper.Įsha is the leader of The Crescent Blades, the main rebel group in Dharka that’s committed to bringing balance back to the Southern Lands and getting rid of the false king on the Jansan throne. As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both rebel and soldier must make unforgivable choices.ĭrawing inspiration from ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, the first book in Swati Teerdhala’s debut fantasy trilogy captivates with electric romance, stunning action, and the fierce bonds that hold people together-and that drive them apart. Both the Viper and the soldier think they’re calling the shots, but they’re not the only players moving the pieces. Then Esha’s and Kunal’s paths cross-and an unimaginable chain of events unfolds. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path-even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has been growing only more volatile. Kunal has been a soldier since childhood, training morning and night to uphold the power of King Vardaan.

She’s devoted her life to avenging what she lost in the royal coup, and now she’s been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha. It’s only in the shadows that she moonlights as the Viper, the rebels’ highly skilled assassin. Everyone, please welcome Swati Teerdhala to Rich in Color! Swati’s debut novel, THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT, is out today, and we are thrilled that she was able to stop by to answer our questions about her book!Įsha is a legend, but no one knows.

The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala