The Palace Of Illusions Av Chitra Divakaruni

<p><i>The Palace of Illusions</i> takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are -- finally -- given a woman''s take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata<br><br> Tracing Panchaali''s 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 Panchaali''s secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands'' most dangerous enemy -- <i>The Palace of Illusions</i> 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.<br><br> ‘A mythic tale brimming with warriors, magic and treachery’ <i> Los Angeles Times </i><br><br> ‘A radiant entree into an ancient mythology . . . Charming and remarkable’ <i>Houston Chronicle</i><br><br> ‘A woman’s look at crime and punishment, loyalty, promises, love and vengeance . . . With <i>The Palace of Illusions</i>, Divakaruni has proven that her storytelling talents put her right up there with the best’ <i>Miami Herald</i></p>