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Chitra Divakaruni
Dear Librarian, If you love old tales, you may be familiar with the Indian epic The Mahabharat, a book that fascinated me when I was a child. Now, years later, I've recreated, in my new novel, THE PALACE OF ILLUSIONS, that exciting tale of passion, vengeance, intrigues and heroic wars—but with a unique twist. Where the original epic focuses on the men, Palace is narrated by the fiery Princess Panchaali, who has the unique distinction of being married to the five Pandava brothers-- all at the same time! Panchaali must help them reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war—even as she holds on to a dark secret she dares not let them know. A starred review in Library Journal calls The Palace of Illusions, "a rich tale of passion and love, power and weakness, honor and humiliation. Entertaining, insightful and suspenseful." For more about the book, including an excerpt, readers' guide and Q&A, please visit my website, www.chitradivakaruni.com. Thank you for your support of my work! Chitra Divakaruni Additional praise: "Vivid and inventive. . . . rich, action-filled. . . complex." - Publishers Weekly "An intimate, feminine portrait that is both contemporary and timeless; an ambitious project effectively executed." – Kirkus Reviews "A lyrical tale imbued with the scent of ancient incense yet . . . rooted in modern day relevancy." – Book Page
The Palace of Illusions / Chitra Divakaruni / Doubleday / Hardcover; 384 Pages
Price: $26.95 / ISBN: 978-0385515993 / Published: February, 2008 Chitra Divakaruni is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |