Kalki's majestic historical romance, a masterfully woven epic of fact and conjecture set against the backdrop of 10th century peninsular India under the Chozha Kings. The setting is brought to life with unforgettable descriptions of the corruption of high office, its acceptance or rejection, the political ambitions and personal motives of the rulers, and their impact on the ruled. Ponniyin Selvan - 500 chapters and 2400 pages - is aptly called 'Gone with the Wind" of Tamil Nadu.