The Twentieth Wife - by Indu Sundaresan (Paperback)

The Twentieth Wife is a captivating historical epic that brings to life the story of one of India's most controversial empresses, Mehrunnisa.

This enchanting novel blends historical reality with rich imaginings of a fairy tale, providing a fascinating portrait of one woman's defiant life behind the veil.

Skillfully woven together, the textures of historical reality and timeless fairy tale create a story that sweeps readers up in Mehrunnisa's embattled love with Prince Salim and the bedazzling destiny of a legendary woman who was all but lost to history until now.

With rich descriptions of jeweled beauties and crumbling ruins, The Twentieth Wife satisfies every craving for the pomp and mystery of India's past.

Don't miss out on this delicious story that has been praised as "good old-fashioned historical fiction" by the Chicago Tribune and "rich and realistic" by The Seattle Times.