The Palace of Illusions

· Pan Macmillan
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375 reviews
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The Palace of Illusions 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

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 - The 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.

‘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

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4.2
375 reviews
Shivani Gupta
June 11, 2020
I just have now left with no words for the breath taking imaginations of author, and it is surely appreciable how she portrayed the character of panchaali so nicely. What i think this book wanna convey that woman play a crucial role in changing history either by being the cause of greatest success or by being the cause of greatest sorrow. I'm in love with this book ! ♥️ U just can't put it down :)
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Ekta Mehta
July 24, 2020
A fan of Chitranjaniji. And this book is one hell of a book loved by all. I always was fond for reading about Draupadi and has read a few books about her but this turns out to be the best . You feel all the emotions of her as the book weaves its own magic. The characters would still be on your mind ,even ever after the last page of the book is turned. A book full ofg epitome of emotions one couldn't care less to keep it away without a curiosity of what lies ahead in the life of Draupadi. A must read!
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Unnati Natha
September 17, 2019
It's an amazing book. Should be read by each and every girl on this planet. It will make you understand the value, the importance and pleasure to be a girl, a woman, a sister, a mother and a wife. It will give you the key of life . Thanks to the author to help me understand that I was wrong that 'Mahabharata happened because of Draupadi'. Mahabharata had many reasons but Draupadi is a woman to be admired by all as she fought for her rights and her dignity.
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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 and divides her time between Houston and the San Francisco Bay area.

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