
Equal of the Sun
A Novel
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Simon Vance
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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I usually hear Simon Vance speak in his native English accent. He used a quite believable Arabic intonation throughout this performance.
Culturally Different Historical Fiction
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Do yourself a favor !
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Gripping
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Loved it!
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Great historical story
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Fascinating Historical Fiction!
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One of the best I read in a while
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This is similar to the author's other book, The Blood of Flowers, in that it is so richly detailed that the picture forms in your mind's eye so clearly and you have no doubt as to what the characters look like, what they are wearing, what they are smelling, and what they are seeing. This book exposes the dangers behind a weak throne, the struggles of women, and the sacrifices one must take to find out the truth. I loved how much poetry was celebrated and arts in all forms such as writing, calligraphy, fabrics, architecture and so on.
The narrator does a good job in telling of the story though some of his female voices sound well awkward but only characters that aren't heard much.
I recommend this book to people who love a good story where they can learn something of the world and really get behind the characters lives' and root for their success in life.
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O.K. story saved by the setting
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loved the Performance
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