If you're drawn to tales of imperial decadence and intricate family dynasties, "Shadow Princess" will captivate you. Indu Sundaresan masterfully blends historical grandeur with a deeply personal story of a princess caught in her family's power struggle. The rich tapestry of medieval India is so vividly depicted that you'll feel immersed in the opulence and drama of the Mughal court.

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The Mughal Empire is crumbling. With the death of his beloved queen Mumtaz, Emperor Shah Jahan slowly loses interest in everything, while his sons conspire and scheme to gain control of the empire. Princess Jahanara is only seventeen when the weight of the imperial zenana is thrust upon her. Shah Jahan's favourite daughter, she is the most important woman in the harem and is forced to remain at the Mughal court all her life, caught up in the intrigues and power politics of her siblings, sacrificing her own desires for the sake of her father.Rich in detail and atmosphere, this sequel to The Twentieth Wife and The Feast of Roses is another glorious retelling of life in Mughal India.

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