The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (paperback)(E)

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi (Panchaali). The novel delves into her life, struggles, desires, and the illusions surrounding power, love, and destiny. Told through Draupadi’s eyes, it provides a feminist perspective on the epic, blending mythology, emotion, and political intrigue to reveal the inner world of one of history’s most iconic women.