Blurb:

Aparajita is a tenacious go-getter. Her name means unconquerable in Sanskrit, and she lives up to its meaning.

Just like any other ambitious girl, she desires to fulfil her dreams and become an independent individual. Far and wide, the shadow of her melancholy past chases her passage. The fact that her widowed mother is a former sex worker irks the community. Nonetheless, she is not ashamed to reveal her mother’s past.

Will she lose hope, or will she defy an enigma that is centuries-old? Will she ever conquer the hearts of a prestige-obsessed community?

See the world through Aparajita’s prism in a tale stirred by some real life events.

Review:

The Princess of a Whorehouse is a book that deals with a topic which needs to be handled very sensibly. It is very sensitive and delicate topics and requires very careful handling and narration not to distort the essence of the book. And I must say that the author has done a wonderful job in churning out a very soulful and sensitive story out of this delicate topic.

The central characters of the books are Ramya and her daughter Aparajita. Ramesh, Ramya’s husband works in a coal mine and one day loses his life in an accident due to mine blast. The world of Ramya comes crashing down with the demise of her husband who is then sold by her husband’s friend, Anjum, into flesh trade. Uneducated and married at a young age made Ramya vulnerable and a harsh twist of fate lands her in the trade. However, to provide a good future to her daughter, she accepted her fate pledging not to compromise on her daughter’s future.

The stigma of being a daughter of a sex worker follows Aparajita everywhere but she continues to fight against the society norms never afraid to tell the truth of her mother’s occupation. From this point the story largely follows the journey of Aparijita and how she stands tall against all odds.

The Princess of a Whorehouse is definitely a different and intriguing story and the author has done a wonderful job in creating such a beautiful book. I simply loved the way how the characters were portrayed and the events that followed to build the story.

The Princess of a Whorehouse is a heart touching story and a very interesting read indeed. I loved reading it and enjoyed it thoroughly. The cover of the book is very interesting and catchy.

All in all the book is a realistic tale of the difficulties faced by sex workers presented in an interesting manner and is recommended to all who love reading emotional stories.

I received a free copy from Writersmelon in lieu of an honest review. 

My Rating: 4/5