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The Palace of Illusions
The Palace of Illusions
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Age (years) : 14 - 99
Transport yourself to a realm of history and myth, where magic weaves its way through the fabric of time. In "The Palace of Illusions," the Mahabharata comes alive through the eyes of Panchaali, the wife of the valiant Pandava brothers. This remarkable retelling finally grants us a woman's perspective on this timeless epic.
Journey with Panchaali as she traverses through the chapters of her life, from a fiery birth and solitary childhood, where her cherished brother remains her true confidant. Along her path, she forges a complex bond with the enigmatic Krishna. Witness her transition to marriage and motherhood, all the while harboring a clandestine attraction to a man who stands as her husbands' most formidable adversary.
In the heart of this novel lies the tale of a woman thrust into a world dominated by men - a realm of warriors, gods, and the intricate web of destiny's machinations. Embrace the essence of humanity as you embark on Panchaali's profound journey, where she challenges the boundaries of her existence, in the face of powerful forces shaping her life. "The Palace of Illusions" is a deeply resonant narrative that unveils the life of an extraordinary woman amidst a tapestry of warriors, gods, and the enigmatic dance of fate.
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