Key Features A gripping historical novel, The Crimson Throne was published to criticaland popular acclaim and was shortlisted for the Vodafone CrosswordPrize. About the Book: The Crimson Throne A gripping historical novel from India's most celebrated Psychoanalyst. Riveting, eloquent and richly imagined, The Crimson Throne is set inthe tumultuous period marking the end of Shah Jahan's reign. NiccolaoManucci and Francois Bernier, two European travellers, arrive at theMughal court to find an empire spinning into decay. As they steer theirway into the innermost circles of the royals, little escapes them-fromscandalous harem gossip to courtly intrigues that fuel the brutal war ofsuccession to the Peacock Throne. About the Author: Sudhir Kakar Sudhir Kakar is the author of five novels that have been translated andpublished around the world. He is India's most celebrated psychoanalystand has published many acclaimed books exploring the Indian psyche. Reviews 'Lusciously imagined fiction, by far Kakar's finest' - Open 'Truly superb' - Business Line