{"product_id":"9780330458535","title":"The Palace of Illusions","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Divakaruni, Chitra \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 04\/09\/2009,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 384 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780330458535,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA woman's take on the timeless Hindu tale the Mahabharata, The Palace of Illusions transports us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this modern retelling, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni places Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, at the heart of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMystical and epic, the narrative spans from Panchaali's 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 secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Palace of Illusions is a deeply human novel about a woman born into a man's world – a world of warriors, gods and the ever manipulating hands of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A mythic tale brimming with warriors, magic and treachery’ – Los Angeles Times ‘A radiant entree into an ancient mythology . . . Charming and remarkable’ – Houston Chronicle‘A woman’s look at crime and punishment, loyalty, promises, love and vengeance . . . With The Palace of Illusions, Divakaruni has proven that her storytelling talents put her right up there with the best’ – Miami Herald\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56560454074741,"sku":"9780330458535","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780330458535.jpg?v=1767524277","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780330458535","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}