The Twentieth Wife, the by Sundaresan
An impressive fictional portrait of one of the most influential and controversial empresses in India's history from "a gifted storyteller with an obvious passion for history" (USA TODAY).An enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut historical fiction novel tells the captivating story of a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped the course of the Mughal Empire. Skillfully blending the textures of historical reality with the rich and sensual imaginings of a timeless fairy tale, The Twentieth Wife book sweeps us up in the bedazzling destiny of a woman--a legend in her own time--who was all but lost to history until now.
Indu Sundaresan was born in India and studied at the University of Delaware for her master's degree. The Twentieth Wife, The Feast of Roses, Splendor of Silence, At the Convent of Small Flowers, Shadow Princess, and The Mountain of Light are among her works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780743428187 |
| ISBN 10 | 0743428188 |
| Title | The Twentieth Wife, the |
| Author | Sundaresan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2003-02-18 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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