The Third Prince by Phiroz H. Madon. Published in 2010 by Jaico Publishing House, A-2, Jash Chambers, 7-A Sir Phirozshah Mehta Road, Fort, Bombay 400001. Pp: 343. Price: Rs 295.
One wonders what compels a person in his 50s who has a degree in electrical engineering from IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and a masters in computer engineering from Rutgers University, USA, to write a historical novel entitled The Third Prince. Was it the love for literature which was instilled in the heart of a young school boy about 40 years ago by a sincere, thorough and inspired teacher of English......