The Palace of Illusions
By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
- Release Date: 2009-02-10
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga.
Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war. But she cannot deny her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna—or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy—as she is caught up in the ever-manipulating hands of fate.
Reviews
Beautifully written
5By Rkaur2304Story of Mahabharata but written from a fresh female perspective.Fabulous!!
5By Aj10275As someone who grew up hearing the names of the characters in the book, this a great way to be reintroduced to the Mahabharata. As a female, it was very exciting to read this story from a female perspective. Often the female voice is lost in traditional mythology. The author gave panchaali a strong and determined voice with just the right amount of arrogance and introspection. Very well written with such a smooth flow, you won't want to put this one down.Amazing book
5By tkvatsaReally interesting and well written even for someone who isn't interested in and doesn't believe in mythology
