Kaikeyi (novel)
| Author | Vaishnavi Patel |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 978-0-759-55733-8 |
| Followed by | Goddess of the River |
Kaikeyi is a 2022 novel, the debut novel by Vaishnavi Patel. The work is a re-imagining of the life of the titular character, who first appeared in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana. The character of Kaikeyi has long been vilified for her role in banishing her stepson Rama from the kingdom of Kosala. Patel's novel tells the story from Kaikeyi's perspective.