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.
Date of publication: 29 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Historical novel
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