The last wish of the ill old wizard Jaadum, who lives in a fictional time and place in the idyllic but tumultuous land of Mandala, is for his son Raibhu to bury him and his wife Asi's remains in the Sada river. Yet, the secret of the Mandala purana, the legend of the Mandalan society, is concealed beneath that straightforward human longing. Afhash, Raibhu's best friend, and Inosa, the enigmatic and stunningly gorgeous woman, are his companions as they learn a significant truth that unfolds in an intriguing series of layers. They must work together to save this purana from the vile warlord Umur Naash. To grant Jaadum's wish, Raibhu, Afhash, and Inosa must travel through dangerous terrain, and they will be put to the test. The future of Mandala lies in the hands of Raibhu and his companions. The first book in the Mandala Purana series, The Pledge is a richly detailed fantasy adventure stretching across time and space. As much a story of evil and intolerance as of love and justice, it is an utterly compelling exploration of humanity?the depths it can sink to and the heights it can scale. Inspired by a story by film producer Amit Bolakani, Madhulika Liddle and Kannan Iyer have created a fantasy world that will enrapture and absorb you till the end.