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by Anita Amirrezvani
Published May 2008
Read ReviewsIn 17th-century Persia, a young woman and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. Forced into a secret marriage to a wealthy man, the young woman is faced with a daunting decision: forsake her own dignity, or risk everything she has in an effort to create a new life.
by John Shors
Published Jun 2006
Read ReviewsShors recreates an historical Hindustan brimming with breathtaking intrigue and containing the secret truth of the Taj Mahal for a world still in awe of its enduring majesty.
by Ingrid Hill
Published Jun 2005
Read ReviewsUrsula's story echoes those of her ancestors, many of whom so narrowly escaped not being born that her very existencelike ourscomes to seem a miracle. Ambitious and accomplished, Ursula, Under is, most of all, wonderfully entertaininga daring saga of culture, history, and ...
by Monique Truong
Published Jun 2004
Read ReviewsSet in Paris during the 1930s this intricate, compelling and witty novel weaves in historical characters with remarkable originality an inspired feast of storytelling riches.
by Umberto Eco
Published Oct 2003
Read ReviewsFuses historical events of the twelfth century with myths and fables, juicy romance, real political issues, and deep questions of faith--the result is dazzling fireworks.
by Amitav Ghosh
Published Feb 2002
Read Reviews'The struggles that have made Burma, India, and Malaya the places they are today are illuminated in this wonderful novel by a master storyteller.'
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