How Long to Read The Mendicant Prince

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mendicant Prince?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read The Mendicant Prince by Aruna Chakravarti

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

Description

A lively retelling of the Bhawal sannyasi case ... a real-life mystery that continues to intrigue to this day' AMITAV GHOSH In the winter of 1909, Ramendranarayan Roy, the ailing second prince of the Bhawal zamindari, proceeds to Darjeeling with his wife Bibhavati, brother-in-law Satyendranath and a retinue of officials and servants, after being advised a change of air by his physicians. Three weeks later, a telegram from Satyendranath arrives at the Bhawal estate, carrying news of the prince’s demise and subsequent cremation. Soon peculiar rumours start circulating around Bhawal and the surrounding town. Some say that the prince was poisoned, while others suspect that his body was taken to the burning ghat but not actually cremated. There are also whispers about an incestuous relationship between Bibhavati and her brother. The story takes a bewildering turn when, twelve years later, a mendicant comes to Bhawal, claiming to be the long-lost prince and the heir to the estate. With no resolution in sight, matters reach the court, where the so-called prince and some family members face off against Bibhavati and her brother, aided by the British Court of Wards who are keen on maintaining ownership of the zamindari. The breathless legal drama that ensues will culminate in an incredible series of events, permanently altering the course of the estate’s history. Inspired by the legendary Bhawal sannyasi case and evocative in its recreation of pre-Partition Bengal, The Mendicant Prince is an intriguing tale of dual identity and the inexplicable quirks of fate.

How long is The Mendicant Prince?

The Mendicant Prince by Aruna Chakravarti is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mendicant Prince Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read The Mendicant Prince aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mendicant Prince?

The Mendicant Prince 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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