{"product_id":"palace-of-illusions","title":"Palace of Illusions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA woman's take on the timeless Hindu tale the \u003ci\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Palace of Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e transports us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this modern retelling, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni places Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, at the heart of the story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMystical and epic, the narrative spans from Panchaali's 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 secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Palace of Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A mythic tale brimming with warriors, magic and treachery’ –\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A radiant entree into an ancient mythology . . . Charming and remarkable’ – \u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A woman’s look at crime and punishment, loyalty, promises, love and vengeance . . . With \u003ci\u003eThe Palace of Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e, Divakaruni has proven that her storytelling talents put her right up there with the best’ – \u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233757090136,"sku":"9780330458535","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780330458535.jpg?v=1783028719","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/palace-of-illusions","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}