AUDIOBOOK
Duration
17h 44m
Year
2006
Language
English

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The love story of Emperor Jahangir and Mehrunnisa continues in this lush sequel to The Twentieth Wife. As Jahangir's final wife and only love, Mehrunnisa soon becomes the most powerful woman in the Mughal Empire, ruling from behind the veil and demonstrating great cunning to get what she wants.

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"There is no question that Sundaresan is a gifted storyteller with an obvious passion for history."
USA Today
"Sundaresan [is] a bright addition to the new generation of women writers from India."
Seattle Times
"The novel's scope and ambition are impressive, as are the numerous period details…Readers who enjoyed the first volume will find similar pleasures tracking the fate of one of history's most intriguing women."
Publishers Weekly

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