The Story of Sigiriya is a beautifully illustrated easy to read book that presents the fascinating tale of Sigiriya in a new light. Senani is a brilliant storyteller, who for the very first time has brought the story of Sigiriya alive. Using a crisp narrative style and numerous asides he brings to light much new information and many previously unknown and overlooked facts. He sets the scene of the time over 1,500 years ago when this story unfolded, introduces us to the key characters, and then guides us through the events leading up to the creation, abandonment and rediscovery of what some...