The Miniaturist - Softcover

Basu, Kunal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753817497 ISBN 13: 9780753817490

Publisher: Phoenix, 2007

Synopsis

Set in the court of the Emperor Akbar in 16th-century India, this is a richly detailed and sensuous tale of art, sex and political intrigue. Bihzad is the son of the emperor's chief artist and as such, he is groomed to follow in his father's footsteps. A child prodigy, Bihzad is shielded from life as he grows up in the stunning fortress town of Agra. But soon word of his talent - his wild, imaginative drawings free from the normal restrictions of court painting - spreads. When the emperor decides to move the court to Fatehpur Sikri, Bihzad is favoured among the other artists and musicians. In his spare time he paints a series of richly, erotic scenes. But as his fame increases, he begins to make enemies who are jealous of his success and who will use his hidden drawings to destroy him.

About this title

Review:

'This lyrical and mannered novel.' -- Georgia Metcalfe, THE DAILY MAIL

Book Description:

'A tale of immense originality and intrigue. The Miniaturist is every bit as perfect and detailed as a Mughal painting should be. Well crafted in all its details of colour and texture, it is an intensely passionate creation' Observer

About this edition

• Publisher: Phoenix
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0753817497
• ISBN 13: 9780753817490
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256