Palace of illusions

Just finished reading "Palace of Illusions by Chitra B Devkuni". This is a version of Mahabharat from Draupadi's point of view. It is very well written and every caste and character has been given decent weight-age. The book balances between miracle part and fact part without comprises the plot. I will recommend this book to get a different view. Some good lines are written below:

1. A well-meaning man is more dangerous because he believes in the rightness of what he does.
2. Your childhood hunger is the one that never leaves you.
3. Is the desire for vengeance stronger than the longing to be loved? What evil magic does it possess to draw the human heart so powerfully to it?
   

Best Books on Mahabharat

From my childhood days, we have grown fond of epic Ramayana and Mahabharata. I always have this question in my mind whether they actually occurred or just myths of our religion. As I grow up, I read more about both of them and realize that I am quite getting fascinated towards Mahabharata and its different characters. Mahabharata has so many characters that you just can't decide which one is your favorite. Every character has a certain story and certain motive to join Mahabharata. Today I am going to share my list of books written on Mahabharata and its characters:

1. Mahasamar- Narendra Kohli (07 book series based on Mahabharata and its contemporary views)
2. Rashmirathi-Ramdhari S.Dinker (Based on Karna)
3. Andha Yug-Dharmveer Bharti (Based on aftermath of Mahabharat)
4. Karna's wife-Kavita Kane (On Karna's second wife)
5. The secret of Mahabharat-Robert C.Doyle(Mythological fiction on Viman Parv)
6. The palace of illusions-Chitra Devkuni (Mahabharat from Draupadi's point of view)