The Palace of Illusions: 10th Anniversary Edition [Paperback] Banerjee Divakaruni, Chitra

Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

ISBN: 978-9386215963

Price: Rs. 449.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

An epic story ... poignantly told Hindustan Times Radiant ... A charming and remarkable book Houston Chronicle As bright a gem as the Hope DiamondLos Angeles Times A daring novel Vogue IndiaBe taken back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical ¦First published in 2008, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Palace of Illusions has received wide acclaim for giving a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands most dangerous enemy. This tenth anniversary edition, complete with a new authors note, celebrates once again a remarkable and deeply human story about a woman born into a mans world.

Browse this title within our Literature collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 384 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9386215963.

About the Author

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s books include the bestselling novels The Mistress of Spices (longlisted for the Orange Prize), Queen of Dreams and Sister of My Heart, the prizewinning story collections Arranged Marriage and The Unknown Errors of Our Lives, and the ‘Conch Bearer’ series for children. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll love this if you enjoy stories that reclaim history and myth through a powerful, emotional lens. Told in Panchaali’s unforgettable voice, this novel lets you experience the Mahabharata from inside a woman’s heart—her ambitions, doubts, desires, and quiet rebellions. Lyrical yet accessible, it pulls you into a world of destiny and choice, making an ancient epic feel deeply personal, modern, and impossible to forget.
• Published by Pan Macmillan India.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 384.

Catalog Description

An epic story ... poignantly told Hindustan Times Radiant ... A charming and remarkable book Houston Chronicle As bright a gem as the Hope DiamondLos Angeles Times A daring novel Vogue IndiaBe taken back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical ¦First published in 2008, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Palace of Illusions has received wide acclaim for giving a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage,...

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