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  Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni    Language: English    Genre: Historical Fiction    Traits: Mythical, Feminist, Epic      Click here to be redireted to BUY        "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a mesmerizing reimagining of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, a central yet often overlooked character in traditional retellings. This novel stands out for its lyrical prose and its powerful, empathetic portrayal of a woman navigating the intricacies of power, love, and fate in a patriarchal society.        While Draupadi has always been portrayed as a victim by all the accounts of Mahabharata I’ve heard and read, in this book Draupadi is anything but victim. She is shown as fiercely independent woman who is not afraid to stand for herself or to ask questions. She is shown as a rebellious woman who wants to take her destiny in her own hands....

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Genre: Suspense Thriller Theme: Mystery Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      Today, as we look back to the creation of a benchmark for detective thrillers, it is Sherlock Holmes we find the levels confine at. We learn from him, and we compare to him, to the works of the great author. Considered the finest detective of all times in the world of fiction, Holmes has developed a crazy desire for a manifestation of his in any way possible for his fans. No wonder so many movies, web series, and uncountable fan fiction have been born over this series. Still, I truly believe that the quality that Doyle portrayed in bringing life to the character of Holmes in a time like the 1880s is taken very lightly and deserves more attention.      A Study in Scarlet introduces us to the great mind of Holmes for the very first time, who is a consulting detective, and we come to know more about him via the words of Dr. Watson, h...