The Last Meriah

By Jitu Mishra

The Last Meriah is a powerful tale that blends history, anthropology, and storytelling. Set against the backdrop of colonial India, it explores the world of the Kondh highlands and the secretive tradition of human sacrifice known as Meriah. Through the eyes of its characters-caught between faith, survival, and the pressures of empire-the novel captures the clash of indigenous beliefs with missionary zeal, colonial authority, and the resilience of local communities.

With vivid descriptions of rituals, landscapes, and the cultural heartbeat of Odisha's tribal world, the book is not just historical fiction but also a journey into forgotten traditions and their transformation. It is at once a story of resistance and of change, where love, courage, and memory stand at the edge of extinction and survival.

A must-read for lovers of Indian history, anthropology, and cross-cultural narratives, The Last Meriah reminds us of the delicate balance between heritage and modernity, faith and reform, myth and truth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1998475964
• ISBN13: 9781998475964
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Vidya Publishing Inc.
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"