The Miniaturist by Kunal Basu
Set in the court of the Emperor Akbar in 16th-century India, this is a richly detailed and sensuous tale of art, sex and political intrigue. Bihzad is the son of the emperor's chief artist and as such, he is groomed to follow in his father's footsteps. A child prodigy, Bihzad is shielded from life as he grows up in the stunning fortress town of Agra. But soon word of his talent - his wild, imaginative drawings free from the normal restrictions of court painting - spreads. When the emperor decides to move the court to Fatehpur Sikri, Bihzad is favoured among the other artists and musicians. In his spare time he paints a series of richly, erotic scenes. But as his fame increases, he begins to make enemies who are jealous of his success and who will use his hidden drawings to destroy him.
'This lyrical and mannered novel' -- Georgia Metcalfe THE DAILY MAIL 'refreshingly modern in its minimalism, but also gorgeous with period colour and detail, it never wears its knowledge ostentatiously. It's a historical novel for people who turn up their noses at the genre.' THE GUARDIAN
Kunal Basu was born in Calcutta but has spent much of his adult life in Canada and the USA. He currently teaches at Oxford and McGill universities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753817490 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753817497 |
| Title | The Miniaturist |
| Author | Kunal Basu |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2004-01-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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