The Gulmohar of Mehranpur
In the small city of Mehranpur, the Nawab suspects there may be a connection between the slow wasting of a beloved tree and the fate of the city itself. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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A short (and free) story from Tor.Com (albeit the name has changed, it still redirects from this address) HERE
A fantasy story based in the India of the past, ruled by a Shah, with states run by Nawab. The Gulmohar of Mehranpur refers to the tree (Gulmohar tree - Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer), Mehranpur is the name of the state. It is believed that the health of the tree is tied to the health of the Nawab.
A new khansama (cook) arrives, promising he can prepare a meal that will provide eternal youth. The Nawab disbelieves, but allows the man to make attempt, on pain of death should he fail. The cost - a small amount of gold each day for the eighteen days it takes to prepare.
No more plot, as this short story is short enough that I would spoil it for readers.
Great cover art, and I quite liked this for a 10 minute diversion, and would read more of this authors work.
4 stars
