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In the 14th-century Malay Archipelago, power lies not in crowns or walls-but on the sea. On the shores of Temasek, a young princess and a fearless sea-leader face a world where every alliance hides a blade, every convoy a trap, and the monsoon winds decide who will rise and who will fall. Princess Melati of Temasek guards an island port = where spices, silk and secrets pass beneath sails heavy with ambition. Hang Dara, leader of the Orang Laut, reads currents and reefs like others read maps-his heart tied to the tides, his loyalty tested by kingdoms. When a stolen map becomes the spark of war between empires, Melati and Hang Dara must navigate a labyrinth of spies, betrayal and naval storms. Diplomacy becomes warfare. Silence becomes a strategy. And beneath the waves, destinies collide. Straits of Temasek is a sweeping historical romance and thriller of negotiation, naval battles and ancient tactics. Perfect for fans of epic sea-adventures, political strategy and lost empires. Why Read This Book Because Straits of Temasek: The Natural Guardians is more than historical fiction - it's a study of power, deception, and diplomacy written through the eyes of warriors, courtiers, and sailors. Every conversation conceals strategy. Every alliance hides a dagger. Beneath the shimmer of trade and the tides of romance lies a theatre of survival - where wit becomes weapon, and silence, a negotiation. Through the eyes of Princess Melati and the sea-warrior Hang Dara, readers witness the timeless art of influence and restraint - how empires rise not by force alone, but by understanding when to speak, when to yield, and when to strike. Set against the volatile monsoon routes of 14th-century Temasek, this novel reveals defence as intellect, attack as persuasion, and victory as patience. It is a tale where love and war share the same vocabulary - both fought with words, both lost by pride.

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