The Palace of Illusions

Main Ideas

• A retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of a woman, Panchaali, the wife of the Pandavas.
• Exploration of female strength and independence in a patriarchal society.
• The theme of fate and predestination, and how characters cope with what is foretold.
• Relationships between the Pandava brothers and their rivals, the Kauravas.
• The role of magic and mysticism in the lives of the characters.
• Questions of honor, duty, and moral choices in complex situations.
• Love and jealousy, and how they influence the destinies of the characters.