A Prince’s Struggle And A Witch’s Revenge in The Prince Without Sorrow

The Prince Without Sorrow
Book One of the Obsidian Throne
By Maithree Wijesekara |Harper Collins, $18.99

Maithree Wijesekara, a practicing dentist, makes a striking debut with The Prince Without Sorrow, the first installment in The Obsidian Throne trilogy. Inspired by the Mauryan Empire, this gripping fantasy blends political intrigue, magic, and romance—perfect for fans of The Hurricane Wars and The Jasmine Throne.

A Prince Caught Between Duty and Conscience

Prince Ashoka, the youngest son of the ruthless Emperor Adil Maurya, rejects his father’s violent crusade against witches. Cast aside for his ideals, he is sent to govern a rebellious region haunted by nature spirits—an assignment many expect him to fail. As betrayal and suspicion mount, Ashoka must decide whether to hold onto his principles or become the very tyrant he despises.

A Witch Bound by Pacifism, Driven by Vengeance

Shakti, a mayakari witch sworn to nonviolence, breaks her sacred code after witnessing the massacre of her village. Disguised as a maid in the Maurya palace, she wields forbidden power, determined to dismantle the monarchy from within. But as her plot unfolds, the lines between justice and destruction blur.

Set in a world where witches are hunted and spirits roam, The Prince Without Sorrow is a compelling tale of power, destiny, and the cost of defying fate.