THE PRINCESS IN BLACK

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤
𝐁𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫
𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: 𝟐𝟎𝟖
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫/ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒


The impending threat looms large over the iconic Taj Mahal, poised to be destroyed along with the visiting ex-President of the USA. This meticulously orchestrated plan belongs to Major Salim Khan, a covert operative working for the ISI.
The sole lead that intelligence agencies possess is the cryptic Object No. 27, a rare Mughal artefact shrouded in mystery. Professor Narayan Shastri, accompanied by the elite members of Indian Intelligence, races against time to uncover its secrets.
Enter Saima, the enigmatic beauty who first discovered Object No. 27. Together with Professor Shastri, they embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of history—fraught with deception, the blood-stained battles of conquests, the veils of treachery, and the majestic walls of red sandstone and white marble.
Their mission: to unearth the truth behind the impending attack and to unravel the depths of each other's beings.
Can they thwart Major Khan's scheme to unleash terror upon the magnificent monument of love, the Taj Mahal?

Now, let's delve into the writing aspect. The language flows smoothly, and the narration is decent, though it falls slightly short of expectations. It's good, but not exceptional.
This book sits at an average level, despite having the potential to be a lively, edge-of-your-seat thriller. It feels like the authors held back the story's full potential. Within the first 10-15 pages, I understood all of the plot elements, including the suspense. Due to this, I've given it a 3-star rating instead of a 4 or 5-star rating. There are noticeable loopholes that a keen reader would pick up on quickly. For those who are new to this genre, it might be a good fit.
The characters are not very well fleshed out. Professor Narayan seems too quick to welcome a stranger girl into his home without bothering to check her background. Surprisingly, no one, not even the DIA officers, seemed curious to learn more about her. When a potential threat appears on the radar, intelligence officers usually conduct thorough background checks. However, in this story, there is a noticeable absence of any effort to uncover the girl's identity—where she came from, who she was, and why she put herself in danger for an artefact. This aspect falls short of expectations. Ideal choice for history enthusiasts; it simplifies historical concepts for easy understanding. 

My Rating:

3/5

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