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The Mulberry Courtesan

By: Publication details: India Aleph Publishers 2018Description: Paperback 270 PagesISBN:
  • 9789387561328
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 900
Summary: In 1857, the shadows are falling thick and fast on what is left of the Mughal empire. The last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, is a broken, bitter man in his eighties who has retreated into religion and poetry. Zafar's empire extends no further than the precincts of his grand palace, the Red Fort in Delhi, but this hasn't prevented numerous court intrigues and conspiracies from flourishing within the Lal Qila; these involve the emperor's wives, children, courtiers, hangers-on and English functionaries among others. Flung into this poison pit is Laale, a young woman from an Afghan noble family, abducted from her home in the mountains and sold into the Mughal emperor's court as a courtesan. Fiery, independent and beautiful, the 'mulberry courtesan' captures the ageing emperor's heart, giving him hope and happiness in his last years. Told against the backdrop of India's great revolt of 1857 and the last days of the Mughal empire, The Mulberry Courtesan is an epic tale of romance, tragedy, courage and adventure.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Young Adult 900 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLL003718
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore Desi Reads 900 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLL002060
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In 1857, the shadows are falling thick and fast on what is left of the Mughal empire. The last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, is a broken, bitter man in his eighties who has retreated into religion and poetry. Zafar's empire extends no further than the precincts of his grand palace, the Red Fort in Delhi, but this hasn't prevented numerous court intrigues and conspiracies from flourishing within the Lal Qila; these involve the emperor's wives, children, courtiers, hangers-on and English functionaries among others. Flung into this poison pit is Laale, a young woman from an Afghan noble family, abducted from her home in the mountains and sold into the Mughal emperor's court as a courtesan. Fiery, independent and beautiful, the 'mulberry courtesan' captures the ageing emperor's heart, giving him hope and happiness in his last years. Told against the backdrop of India's great revolt of 1857 and the last days of the Mughal empire, The Mulberry Courtesan is an epic tale of romance, tragedy, courage and adventure.

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