<h1>International author publishes historical novel 'Circle of Days' - publishers' and authors' rights, contracts, pricing, Section 14 and 57</h1> An internationally renowned author has published a historical novel titled 'Circle of Days' through Hachette, depicting Stonehenge-era characters and events; the release involves standard commercial publishing rights, distribution across online and brick-and-mortar retailers, and a listed retail price of Rs 799. No allegations of unlawful conduct, defamation, or copyright disputes are reported in the text. Relevant legal considerations for stakeholders include enforcement of publisher and author copyright and moral-rights protections, contract and distribution terms with retailers, consumer protection obligations regarding pricing and sales, and jurisdictional issues for international distribution.