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Home Author Archive For Librarians Authors: Get Included Chitra Divakaruni Dear Reader, Have you ever been fascinated by a book all your life? For me it's been the Indian epic The Mahabharat, the tale of two battling dynasties, which I read as a child growing up in India. In my new novel, THE PALACE OF ILLUSIONS, I've retold this exciting story of passion, vengeance, intrigues and heroic wars—but with a unique twist. Where the original epic focuses on the men, PALACE is narrated by a woman, 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. Please visit my websitewww.chitradivakaruni.com for an excerpt, readers' guide and Q&A. Also five lucky readers will win a free copy of my new book. Write in to chitradivakarunireaders@randomhouse.com to enter. Thanks! Chitra Divakaruni Here's what critics are saying about my book: "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 "Divakaruni has taken a male centered story and breathed new life into its female characters, giving us a rich tale of passion and love, power and weakness, honor and humiliation. Entertaining, insightful and suspenseful." – Library Journal, starred review TOP OF PAGE BACK TO MAIN PAGE © 2005 by AuthorBuzz