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Iran in 1576 is a place of peace, wealth, and dazzling beauty. But when the Shah dies without having named an heir, the court is thrown into tumult. Princess Pari, the Shah's daughter and closest adviser, knows more about the inner workings of the state than almost anyone, but the princess's maneuvers to instill order after her father's sudden death incite resentment and dissent. Pari and her trusted servant, a eunuch able to navigate the harem as well as the world beyond the palace walls, are in possession of an incredible tapestry of secrets and information that reveals a power struggle of epic proportions.Based loosely on the life of Princess Pari Khan Khanoom, Equal of the Sun is a riveting story of political intrigue and a moving portrait of an unlikely friendship between a princess and a eunuch. Anita Amirrezvani is a master storyteller, and in her lustrous prose this rich and labyrinthine world comes to vivid life with a stunning cast of characters, passionate and brave men and women who defy or embrace their destiny in a Machiavellian game played by those who lust for power and will do anything to attain it.
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"Expertly woven." --"Kirkus"
"A dazzling historical novel of ancient Persia, a fairy tale of universal resonance, EQUAL OF THE SUN""is a story of love and ambition, loyalty and intrigue, the eternal anguish of a heart--and a country--at war with itself. --Gina Nahai, author of "Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith" and "Caspian Rain"
"Equal of the Sun is a fine political novel, full of rich detail and intrigue, but it's also a thought-provoking study of the intersection between gender and power." --Historical Novel Society
"Amirrezvani's sixteenth century Iran is a world as complex as Shakespeare's London, that seethes with intrigue, passion, and lawlessness, a world where a brilliant young princess, who longs for power denied her as a female, and a servant, with a desire so relentless he half-destroys himself, make a desperate pact to control the government and fate of the country, and in doing so discover their greatest loves and sorrows. In this astonishing novel Amirrezvani reminds us what all human hearts suffer and dare. EQUAL OF THE SUN is an irresistible novel." --Jonis Agee, author of "The River Wife"
""Equal of the Sun" is a page turner, with plenty of gripping moments. Here's hoping Amirrezvani will write many more tales illuminating the incredible history of the Iranians.." --"WashingtonPost"
"A page turner.... Here's hoping Amirrezvani will write many more tales illuminating the incredible history of the Iranians."
"A vibrant portrait of a country in the throes of change, with an extraordinary woman at its center."
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"A dazzling historical novel of ancient Persia, a fairy tale of universal resonance, EQUAL OF THE SUN""is a story of love and ambition, loyalty and intrigue, the eternal anguish of a heart--and a country--at war with itself. --Gina Nahai, author of "Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith" and "Caspian Rain"
"Equal of the Sun is a fine political novel, full of rich detail and intrigue, but it's also a thought-provoking study of the intersection between gender and power." --Historical Novel Society
"Amirrezvani's sixteenth century Iran is a world as complex as Shakespeare's London, that seethes with intrigue, passion, and lawlessness, a world where a brilliant young princess, who longs for power denied her as a female, and a servant, with a desire so relentless he half-destroys himself, make a desperate pact to control the government and fate of the country, and in doing so discover their greatest loves and sorrows. In this astonishing novel Amirrezvani reminds us what all human hearts suffer and dare. EQUAL OF THE SUN is an irresistible novel." --Jonis Agee, author of "The River Wife"
""Equal of the Sun" is a page turner, with plenty of gripping moments. Here's hoping Amirrezvani will write many more tales illuminating the incredible history of the Iranians.." --"WashingtonPost"
"A page turner.... Here's hoping Amirrezvani will write many more tales illuminating the incredible history of the Iranians."
"A vibrant portrait of a country in the throes of change, with an extraordinary woman at its center."
Anita Amirrezvani is the internationally bestselling author of The Blood of Flowers, which was longlisted for the Orange Prize, and a former staff writer and dance critic for the San Jose Mercury News and the Contra Costa Times.
Simon Vance has recorded over four hundred audiobooks and has earned over twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, including for his narration of Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. He is also the recipient of five coveted Audie Awards, including one for The King's Speech by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi, and he was named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009.
Simon Vance has recorded over four hundred audiobooks and has earned over twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, including for his narration of Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. He is also the recipient of five coveted Audie Awards, including one for The King's Speech by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi, and he was named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009.
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- PublisherTantor Media Inc
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1452657823
- ISBN 13 9781452657820
- BindingMP3 CD
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