On the eve of India’s Independence, Maharaja Uday Singh, the King of Ranakpour, urges his children to find their place in the new India as their 600-year rule on the princely state comes to an end. Stripped of his royal status, Uday Singh’s middle son, Abhimanyu, lands in Bombay to follow his passion – cricket.

While the young prince tries to adapt to life in the metropolis as a commoner, he meets Meera Apte, a struggling, working-class singer with an angelic voice, and they bond over their common interest: Indian classical music.

As their friendship transforms into deep love, Abhimanyu finds himself torn between familial duties and his growing longing for Meera. Finally, they make a choice that will change their destinies forever. Inspired by true events, The Prince and the Nightingale is a tragic tale of star-crossed love, set against the nascent years of a newly independent nation.

About the Author

About the Author

Abhishek Bhatt works at CNBC, New York. Before this, he was at Sony Pictures Entertainment and Ogilvy. Abhishek’s career has been in the creative and commercial side of the film, TV and web series business. This is his first novel. Get in touch with him at www.AbhishekBhatt.com

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