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Beneath a Marble Sky - John Shors
Beneath a Marble Sky
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9781602858169 (1602858160)
Publisher: Center Point Large Print
Pages no: 535
Edition language: English
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EpicFehlReader
EpicFehlReader rated it
I've been enamored with the story of the Taj Mahal since I was a little girl, but then what bookish, introverted girl hasn't at some point in their life. It's a gorgeous story of love that lives beyond death, and it's true to boot! I sometimes hear Mumtaz and her man, Shah Jahan, compared to King Ar...
Thewanderingjew
Thewanderingjew rated it
4.0 Beneath a Marble Sky: A Love Story
The story takes place in 17th century India, during the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan, which was followed by the reign of his son Aurangjab, (then called Alamgir) who imprisons his own father when he falls ill. This, then, is the story of the construction of the mausoleum known as the Taj Mahal, b...
susanw610
susanw610 rated it
I love historical novels and really looked forward to reading this book but I was ready to put it down half way through. I found the characters boring and unbelievable and didn't care what happened to them. Very disappointed so I crossed John Shors off of my list of authors to read. There are too ma...
Strange Words
Strange Words rated it
This book had me sobbing on the floor in the very best of ways. Jahanara is one of the strongest female characters I've encountered in fiction, and her story is so incredibly moving. I can't wait to read more from this author, and I recommend this book to everyone.
Telynor's Library, and then some
Telynor's Library, and then some rated it
3.0
One of the most excruciatingly bad novels that I have ever tried to wade through. Finally gave up about half-way through, and added it to the DNF pile.
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