While Sita’s story may have concluded in Sita and the Prince of Tigers, her legacy lives on in the sequel.

As Ashok and Neelam live with their family in the palace in the jungle, their life story takes an unusual path, complete with unforeseen detours. Raising children always brings challenges, sometimes arising from unexpected sources. Their family’s destiny remains intertwined with that of the old maharajah’s descendants, and echoes of the past influence the present in surprising ways.

Join Ashok and Neelam as they navigate the growing relationships with their children. They watch them change and develop, knowing that—if they have been successful as parents—the next generation will choose their own paths in the future. The Palace in the Jungle reminds us that even a life full of love is not without sadness, and the best experiences can also make for bittersweet memories.

Winona Howe‘s debut novel was the prize-winning Sita and the Prince of Tigers, followed by The Penniman Menagerie, which received the gold award for young adult readers from Nautilus Book Awards. Her third book, The Palace in the Jungle, is a sequel to Sita and the Prince of Tigers. Winona taught literature at La Sierra University for twenty-five years. Her favorite classes, Victorian and children’s and young adult literature, often led to conference presentations and publications. An enthusiastic traveler, Winona has visited all seven continents. Several trips to India have allowed her to explore various regions; her love of India and its landscape is reflected in her writing. Born and raised in California, Winona now resides in Riverside with her husband.