The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata through the perspective of Panchaali, the fiery and complex wife of the five Pandavas. The novel explores her journey from childhood to womanhood, navigating love, betrayal, and the challenges of being a woman in a patriarchal world. It blends mythology with personal emotions, bringing to life the timeless themes of fate, power, and identity.