A mysterious chart with an explosive secret resurfaces unexpectedly... 16th century Hindustan (the modern-day Indian subcontinent). Emperor Akbar discovers an incomplete astrological chart. A secret that could threaten his life and the Empire. Akbar sends his brilliant adviser, Mahesh Das, on a secret mission. Mahesh unexpectedly falls in love pitting his loyalty against his heart. Jealous enemies target Mahesh when he is crowned Raja Birbal. After multiple attempts on Birbal's life, his enemies believe they are successful. In 1586, Raja Birbal is declared dead. But his body was never found. What happened? Who was the warrior princess Birbal fell in love with and Akbar desired? What happened to her? Do you crave a journey back in time to experience the intrigue of the Mughal court? Click now to buy your copy and be surprised by the twists and turns of this romance-laced thriller. For readers of Indu Sundaresan, Ira Mukhoty, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, William Dalrymple, Alex Rutherford, Tess Afshar, and Amar Chitra Katha. Reader comments: "Unputdownable" -Gauri Vinod "A plot that's kind of like going over Niagara Falls in a barrel" -Ujjaval "This book focuses around Birbal, a man who has had one hell of a life"-Umesh Kachariya "Any book that can keep me walking on my treadmill not wanting to stop reading is a GOOD BOOK!" -Linda Beckworth Kirkus review: "A warm and engaging reimagining of an Indian legend." Author J.G Harlond for Discovering Diamonds Blog : " Entertaining, informative and full of wise words." Author India Edghill for Historical Novel Society : "The Final Puzzle is an enjoyable, often witty ramble through the Mughal Empire." The Final Puzzle Categories: Mystery - Romance - Thriller - Suspense - Historical Fiction - Indian History - Mughal romance - Asian historical fiction - Strong female heroes - Religious drama - Witty "A warm and engaging reimagining of an Indian legend." - Kirkus Review " Entertaining, informative and full of wise words." - Author J.G Harlond for Discovering Diamonds Blog "The Final Puzzle is an enjoyable, often witty ramble through the Mughal Empire." - Author India Edghill for Historical Novel Society The Final Puzzle happened by accident. As a kid, I loved reading stories of Emperor Akbar and his wise and witty courtier Birbal. One night after I tucked my daughter to bed with an Akbar Birbal story, I decided to look up Birbal on Google and Wikipedia.   I realized that Akbar and Birbal were close friends. Birbal's "death," as history books have us believe, merited digging deeper. And what a find! I had to share it with you! Through this journey, I learned much more than about Akbar and Birbal. The dangers of weaponizing religion for power remain prescient throughout the world.  I hope you enjoy the novel and its surprising climax. Juhi Ray is from Kerala, India. She works as an oncologist in the Pacific Northwest of the US. When not writing, she spends time with her daughter hiking, cooking and learning to draw.