How Long to Read The Ivory Throne

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ivory Throne?

It takes the average reader 14 hours and 27 minutes to read The Ivory Throne by Manu S. Pillai

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1498, when Vasco da Gama set foot in Kerala looking for Christians and spices, he unleashed a wave of political fury that would topple local powers like a house of cards. The cosmopolitan fabric of a vibrant trading society - with its Jewish and Arab merchants, Chinese pirate heroes and masterful Hindu Zamorins - was ripped apart, heralding an age of violence and bloodshed. One prince, however, emerged triumphant from this descent into chaos. Shrewdly marrying Western arms to Eastern strategy, Martanda Varma consecrated the dominion of Travancore, destined to become one of the most dutiful pillars of the British Raj. What followed was two centuries of internecine conflict in one of India's premier princely states, culminating in a dynastic feud between two sisters battling to steer the fortunes of their house on the eve of Independence. Manu S. Pillai's retelling of this sprawling saga focuses on the remarkable life and work of Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, the last - and forgotten - queen of the House of Travancore. The supporting cast includes the flamboyant painter Raja Ravi Varma and his wrathful wife, scheming matriarchs of 'violent, profligate and sordid' character, wife-swapping court favourites, vigilant English agents, quarrelling consorts and lustful kings. Extensively researched and vividly rendered, The Ivory Throne conjures up a dramatic world of political intrigues and factions, black magic and conspiracies, crafty ceremonies and splendorous temple treasures, all harnessed in a tragic contest for power and authority in the age of empire.

How long is The Ivory Throne?

The Ivory Throne by Manu S. Pillai is 854 pages long, and a total of 216,916 words.

This makes it 288% the length of the average book. It also has 265% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ivory Throne Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 45 minutes to read The Ivory Throne aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ivory Throne?

The Ivory Throne is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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