Usha Alexander

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The Legend of Virinara

A lone woman travels fearlessly into the jungle to confront the enemy. She holds the fate of an entire world in her hands.

The year is 120 CE. The Ashwamedha Yagna has established young Vijay the ruler of Virinara, a mighty city-state of south India. Soon after the kingdom starts to expand into the surrounding forests, its glittering capital, Dandavrut, is attacked in a brazen act of terror. Even as Raja Vijay unleashes his forces against the nomadic forest dwellers, his beloved sister Shanti treks secretly into the wilderness—and falls in love with the handsome warrior Narun. Will love triumph over hubris, and Shanti forge a new destiny for her people?

A thrilling tale of adventure and political intrigue, The Legend of Virinara stirs up timeless questions about war and peace. This is a powerful parable of our times.

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Only the Eyes Are Mine

Set in India and the US and spanning two generations, Only the Eyes are Mine is Usha Alexander’s debut novel. It portrays the panorama of life as the protagonist, Sita, struggles to give meaning to her solitary existence. —The Sunday Tribune

Alexander’s engaging double narrative makes this a worthy literary journey. —Kirkus Reviews

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Climate Truth & Fiction

This is a series of essays in which I raise questions about environmental distress, the human experience, and storytelling.

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© Usha Sri Charyulu Alexander 2022