NIKHIL PRABALA at Books Inc. Pruneyard

NIKHIL PRABALA at Books Inc. Pruneyard

Join local author Nikhil Prabala at Books Inc. Pruneyard for a celebration of his debut novel, The Duchess of Kokora!

The Duchess of Kokora, Phera Ylir Mdana, has entered the marriage games of the neighboring kingdom of Ryene. But she's not there to woo the dashing Prince Dominic.

Her true objective? To win back one of the other contestants, Lady Rocelle Virae-Phera's true love and ex-fiancee.

Love proves to be a game like any other when Phera must not only mend matters with her childhood sweetheart, but conceal her true intentions in order to earn votes and stay in the competition.

As long-brewing political tensions simmer beneath the surface, the playful veneer of the competition begins to crack. In the end, Phera, Dominic, and Rocelle find themselves united in a desperate bid to prevent a duel that threatens the integrity of the kingdom, the stability of the continent, and any hope for a happily ever after.

This fantasy sapphic romantic dramedy is a must read for fans of The Selection, Bridgerton, or A Restless Truth, as well as anyone who's looking for a story with a lot of laughs, a lot of action, and a lot of heart.

This novel is the first in a planned series.

"Came for the lesbians. Stayed for the plot... This was a truly amazing debut with intriguing characters, plot lines, and a ton of witty humor and I'm so glad I got to be one of the first to review it!" -- Shelbie on GoodReads

"You know you're in trouble when you read an ARC that leaves you wanting more - before it's even been released! ... The Duchess is an incredible character - strange, hilarious, fearsome, brilliant - I fell in love from the first page! I laughed so much the entire book. And cried." -- Abbrossy on GoodReads

From playing the DM in Dungeons and Dragons to writing fantasy novels, Nikhil Prabala loves storytelling, delighting in fantasy fiction from the epic to the cozy and everywhere in between. THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA is his first published novel. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, he graduated from Stanford in 2019 and is currently based in the Bay Area. In his free time he enjoys ballroom dancing, singing, playing the guitar, tabletop games, and spending time with friends and family. To connect with him on social media, you can find him as @nprabala on both Instagram and TikTok.

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