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Natasha
Natasha asked Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:

Hi Chitra, What book has been the hardest to write?

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Natasha, probably Palace of Illusions – I had to do a lot of research for that one.
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Shilpi Chaklanobis
Shilpi Chaklanobis asked Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:

Hello Ma'am Congratulations for the new book 'Before We Visit the Goddess'. I am a great admirer of your writing & have read most of your books. The Palace of Illusions is one of my all time favourites. I have published a review with my perception of the meaning of the title. (My review: http://goo.gl/Zj9YJe) I am not sure if it is in sync with your thought & concept about it but would be honoured to know your views?

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A Goodreads user asked Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:

Dear Chitra, what inspired you to write " the palace of illusions"?

Swagata Tarafdar
Swagata Tarafdar asked Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:

Is the character of Draupadi in "The Palace of Illusions" totally fictional or inspired by some real life woman?

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