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Such an engrossing read! Everything I loved about The Twentieth Wife was amped up and every complaint was done away with. A rich, vivid, fictionalized account of medieval India; full of political intrigue, power games, betrayals, breaking of gender norms, relentless pursuit of the throne, and a bittersweet ending. A perfect book if you're in the mood for something fun and entertaining, but still with enough substance.
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#readjanuary another #royals post from another part of the world... this is the story of the love affair between the Emperor Jahangir and his 20th wife Mehrunnisa. She becomes incredibly powerful not only in the harem, but in all of the Mughal Empire, though she rules from behind a veil. This is a historical fiction based on the woman who inspired the Taj Mahal. Gorgeous cover art as well!

I'm a little behind on #somethingforsept due to being out of town and I couldn't post yesterday when I tried. #Day4 is #pocauthors: missing is The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende because my mom has borrowed it. Thanks Littens for making me realize my shelves need more diversity! I'm going to be more conscious about the choice of books I read in the future as I haven't paid much attention in the past. Suggestions are welcome!