She was the lover of two mighty kings. She was their Chalice.The certainty of the knowledge settled over her shoulders like a weighty mantle. She might not know where she came from, but she knew where she was going. She knew who she wanted to be, who she was. She was the queen of Amendal, leader and protector of the dal. Time to start acting the part. She stood and pulled them up with her. Amendal was still in danger, and she would not stand for it any longer. By Aiea, and all the gods of Odren, no more would die today.Elizabeth Varlet
About This Quote
In the ancient Celtic culture of Ireland, a chalice is a vessel used in religious rituals. It may also refer to a woman's role as a wife and mother. In the book, "The Chalice," by J.P. Narayan, a young woman named Madhu slowly begins to realize that she is more than just a wife and mother.
She discovers that her husband has another life entirely while his family's estate continues to go downhill. Madhu has been living a charmed life until she realizes that her younger sister is being abused by the family servant and the man who should be her husband. In order to save both her sister and herself, Madhu must seek revenge on the people who have not only wronged her but also tried to tear her family apart from the inside out.
Source: Abounding Dawn
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