5/19/2023 0 Comments Beneath a marble sky![]() To escape a brutal arranged marriage, Jahanara must become the court liaison to Isa, architect of the Taj Mahal. In 1632, the Emperor of Hindustan, Shah Jahan, consumed by grief over the death of his empress, Mumtaz Mahal, ordered the building of a grand mausoleum to symbolize the greatness of their love.Against scenes of unimaginable wealth and power, murderous sibling rivalries, and cruel despotism, Princess Jahanara tells the extraordinary story of how the Taj Mahal came to be, describing her own life as an agent in its creation and as a witness to the fateful events surrounding its completion. ![]() Dust jacket has label on the back, dust jacket and book have light discoloration and shelf wear. AO3 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner on the page after the front free endpaper in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. ![]()
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