Sons Of The Rebel

(SKU: LS600092B0) "Sons of the Rebel" is a historical drama by C. Gaston Perera, set in 17th century Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The story follows a power struggle within the Kandyan Kingdom between the legitimate heirs to the throne, Wimaladharmasuriya's sons, and their uncle, the King of Kandy, who aims to put his own son on the throne. Against the backdrop of Portuguese colonization, the narrative explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and resistance, featuring complex characters like Dona Catherina, the Portuguese Captain-General Constantine de Saa, and the Dutch Disave Migomuve Rala. This book provides a compelling look into the political and social turmoil of the era.