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The Twentieth Wife
A signed first-edition, first-printing hardcover of The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan, published by Pocket Books in February 2002. The title page is inscribed “Best wishes!” and signed by the author in blue ink. The original dust jacket is present and retains its gold “Autographed Copy” sticker.
Sundaresan’s debut novel opens her Taj Trilogy and tells the story of Mehrunnisa, the woman who rose through the politically charged Mughal court to marry Emperor Jahangir and become the influential Empress Nur Jahan. Blending romance, court intrigue, and historical figures, the novel follows her journey through marriage, motherhood, political conflict, and her long-delayed union with Jahangir.
The Twentieth Wife received the 2003 Washington State Book Award. This hardcover carries ISBN 0-7434-2714-9 and has the complete number line ending in 1, confirming the first printing.
The book and dust jacket are in Very Good overall condition as stated by the seller. The jacket has light edge and corner wear, rubbing, scuffing, and minor surface marks. The attached autograph sticker shows visible rubbing and scraped areas. The photographed pages appear generally clean. Please check all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
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A signed first-edition, first-printing hardcover of The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan, published by Pocket Books in February 2002. The title page is inscribed “Best wishes!” and signed by the author in blue ink. The original dust jacket is present and retains its gold “Autographed Copy” sticker.
Sundaresan’s debut novel opens her Taj Trilogy and tells the story of Mehrunnisa, the woman who rose through the politically charged Mughal court to marry Emperor Jahangir and become the influential Empress Nur Jahan. Blending romance, court intrigue, and historical figures, the novel follows her journey through marriage, motherhood, political conflict, and her long-delayed union with Jahangir.
The Twentieth Wife received the 2003 Washington State Book Award. This hardcover carries ISBN 0-7434-2714-9 and has the complete number line ending in 1, confirming the first printing.
The book and dust jacket are in Very Good overall condition as stated by the seller. The jacket has light edge and corner wear, rubbing, scuffing, and minor surface marks. The attached autograph sticker shows visible rubbing and scraped areas. The photographed pages appear generally clean. Please check all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
