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Shadow Princess

The Taj Mahal Trilogy, Book 3

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Shadow Princess

By: Indu Sundaresan
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
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Critically acclaimed author Indu Sundaresan returns to 17th-century India as two princesses struggle for supremacy of their father's kingdom. Trapped in the shadow of the magnificent tomb their grief-stricken father is building for his beloved deceased wife, the emperor's daughters compete for everything: control over the imperial harem, their father's affection, and the future of their country. They are forbidden to marry and instead choose to back different brothers in the fight for ultimate power over the throne. But only one of the sisters will succeed. With an enthusiasm for history and a flair for rich detail, Indu Sundaresan brings listeners deep into the complicated lives of Indian women of the time period and highlights the profound history of one of the most celebrated works of architecture in the world, the Taj Mahal.

©2016 Indu Sundaresan (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Historical Fiction Genre Fiction Heartfelt War & Military

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Captivating Storytelling • Rich Historical Details • Beautiful Narration • Immersive Worldbuilding • Elegant Accent

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Not my favorite in the series, but a good read. well written. Historical fiction is always my favorite to read. This story does not disappoint.

very well written

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All of Indy Sundaresan’s works are well written. They draw one in to ancient lands & the lives of the characters so effectively, it makes me listen to them over & over. Also extremely well narrated. Thank you

Another beautiful work

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excellent written. this iBooks has more to offer than my claimed historical accounts of Mughals.

One of the best book series on Mughal India

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I was captivated by all three books, but I did struggle at times with so many names I am not familiar with. I can't tell a person's name from a place or a sword or an elephant, and I'm still not sure about the clothing names. The reader was fantastic, and I understood enough of the story to get to the end.

Excellent reader, captivating story

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Amazing story and incredible narrator. Shadow Princess is beautifully written and flawlessly performed - riveting and at the same time luxuriously paced.

Riveting and luxurious

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