Set in the court of the Emperor Akbar in 16th-century India, this is a richly detailed and sensuous tale of art, sex, and political intrigue. Bihzad is the son of the emperor's chief artist and as such, he is groomed to follow in his father's footsteps. A child prodigy, Bihzad is shielded from life as he grows up in the stunning fortress town of Agra. But soon word of his his wild, imaginative drawings free from the normal restrictions of court painting spreads. In his spare time he paints a series of richly erotic scenes, but as his fame increases, he begins to make enemies who are jealous of his success and will use his hidden drawings to destroy him. Kunal Basu’s first novel, The Opium Clerk, was published to critical acclaim. Born in Calcutta, Basu now lives in Oxford, England.
Kunal Basu Orden de los libros (cronológico)
Kunal Basu nació en Calcuta y fue criado por padres poco ortodoxos, ambos literatos y activistas políticos. Esta crianza fomentó un amor temprano por las artes, incluyendo la pintura, la actuación y la escritura. Desde 2001, Basu ha publicado cuatro novelas y una colección de cuentos, además de escribir varios guiones y poesía. Su obra explora diversas vías artísticas, reflejando su multifacético espíritu creativo.
