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In seventeenthcentury hindustan, the reigning emperor, grieving over the death of his beloved wife, commissions the construction of the taj mahal as a monument to their lasting relationship, in an account narrated by princess jahanara, the couples daughter, who embarks on a love affair with the. Beneath a marble sky is a wonderful book if you want to escape to a foreign land while relaxing in your porch swing. So, two years ago, when i first recommended beneath a marble sky in hardcover, i asked john where fact ended and fiction began, to which he answered, about 65% of beneath a marble sky is based upon hard facts. Beneath a marble sky, temple of a thousand faces, and other novels. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. John encourages reader feedback and can be easily reached via his website at. In beneath a marble sky he has created a stunning love story woven through the interstices of the 16th century hindustani building of the taj mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, a place on earth where paradise touches mortals in a magnificent mausoleum for the beloved wife of the emperor. From the author of beneath a marble sky comes an inspiring new novel of a man and a.
Shorss spirited debut novel tells the story of the. In his debut novel beneath a marble sky, author john shors takes this opportunity to recount the tale of mughal emperor shah jahans legendary love for his wife mumtaz mahal, for whom the taj. Beneath a marble sky john shors bestselling author. The main characters of this cultural, india story are. Beneath a marble sky by john shors, paperback barnes. In his international bestseller beneath a marble sky, john shors wrote about the ancient passion, beauty, and brilliance that inspired the building of the. In his first novel, john shors brilliantly recounts one of the worlds greatest love. John shors is an author of sweeping imaginative force. In his first novel, john shors brilliantly recounts one of the worlds greatest love stories, narrated against a backdrop of hatred and violence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All of the royal characters, for instance, were real people and acted as they do in my book.
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