"Born amidst the unblemished landscape of Assam, Abhinav Bhattacaryya, an IT professional by
choice, delivers The Cauldron of Hope - a book that revolves around a past almost
forgotten, yet emphasizing its significance in the modern world - the Alexander
period. Abhinav, for whom writing comes naturally, brings out the not-so-obvious
elements of Alexander's later life through a historical essence. While most of the
fragments connect to draw out a fictitious representation of an era, the book takes
the reader through an undulating journey of glory, infamy, family and victory.

The Cauldron of Hope is his first attempt at historical fiction. Abhinav studied
engineering at Cyprus International University - Nicosia, a place entwined in thick
Greek and Ottoman-Turkish history. In his professional career, he has worked for
Consulting Majors like Accenture, before joining Royal Dutch Shell, as a Strategy
Consultant.

Presently he is the Founder of –...