I read this book on recommendation from Mateo after recommending Devil in the White City to him. That is a fabulous book that I wouldn't mind re-reading at some point.
This book is a fictional account of the building of the Taj Mahal and the unrest in a royal family. I wish I knew more of how much of the story is based on truth and how much is made up. It's a fascinating book and made me want to travel to India to see this huge white beast for myself. The book follows the story of the daughter of the Emperor of India and his favorite wife, who inspired the Taj Mahal. Jahanara must deal with being born a woman in a time when women were not allowed to have opinions. At the same time, she has to watch as one brother because blood and power thirsty and plots to kill her other brother, a sweet-natured scholar determined to bring the Hindus and Muslims together under his future rule.
A good read for those who like being transported to another world and time...
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