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Price: $1120
(as of Jun 23, 2025 11:36:17 UTC – Details)
Be taken back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical First published in 2008, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions has received wide acclaim for giving a woman’s take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her 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 her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands most dangerous enemy. This tenth anniversary edition, complete with a new authors note, celebrates once again a remarkable and deeply human story about a woman born into a mans world.
Customers say
Customers appreciate this novel as a fascinating retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi’s perspective, with vivid character descriptions and a well-paced narrative. The writing is eloquent, and customers find it thought-provoking, speaking to human nature and invoking emotional responses. They praise its creativity, with one customer noting how the author’s creativity weaves throughout the story, while another highlights how the first-person voice of Draupadi provides touching insight without melodrama.