Author Sundaresan colours the lifetime of a desirable woman Mehrunnisa, who is the twentieth, most loved and the last wife of Emperor Jahangir. A sequel to her early novel, The Twentieth Wife (2002), it supports the ascent of the exotic 'Nur Jahan' as she is better known, to the status of consort to Emperor Jahangir of the glorious Mughal Dynasty. Her influence grows gradually, thanks to her intellectual stimulations. She is able to secure favours and liberties from the Emperor that are denied otherwise. However, she also faces challenges driven by the concern of the court officials. Pleasant times seem to strike a draught, as her happiness is clouded by envy and she is compelled to contend for place against other women of the Emperor's harem. As only this will help her achieve her political visions, she turns quite particular about the men she chooses to trust. Dive deep thorugh this book into her motivations and sufferings, and experience her inevitable fate!
