ADHARMAKAND

• Title: ADHARMAKAND

• Translator: Akalpita Raut - Desai

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Publishing Year: February 2024

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Pages: 176

• ISBN: 9789357204057

• Category: Novel

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

Set in the 16th century during the Portuguese rule in Goa, The Big House delves into the struggles of Piedad, a landlord from Rai Village, who is imprisoned in the Portuguese's secret jail for a crime he never committed. Despite brutal treatment, Piedad refuses to confess to the false charges brought against him. His wife, Gomti, disillusioned by the forced conversion of their family and the separation of their children, struggles to find meaning in a world turned upside down.

The story explores the painful consequences of the Portuguese policies, forcing villagers to either convert to Christianity or leave. It vividly portrays the trauma faced by Hindus, who were forbidden from celebrating marriages and lived under constant oppression. The novel poignantly depicts the harsh realities of those living under the Portuguese rule, including the horrifying public executions, such as that of Kayatan, who faces the same fate.

A powerful narrative, The Big House offers a compelling look into the lives of people caught in an oppressive, politically charged environment.