Temple of a Thousand Faces (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780451239174)

In his international bestseller Beneath a Marble Sky, John Shors wrote about the ancient passion, beauty, and brilliance that inspired the building of the Taj Mahal. Now with Temple of a Thousand Faces, he brings to life the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, an unrivaled marvel of ornately carved towers and stone statues. There, in a story set nearly a thousand years ago, an empire is lost, a royal love is tested, and heroism is reborn.

When his land is taken by force, Prince Jayavar of the Khmer people narrowly escapes death at the hands of the conquering Cham king, Indravarman. Exiled from their homeland, he and his mystical wife Ajadevi set up a secret camp in the jungle with the intention of amassing an army bold enough to reclaim their kingdom and free their people. Meanwhile, Indravarman rules with an iron fist, pitting even his most trusted men against each other and quashing any hint of rebellion.

Moving from a poor fisherman's family whose sons find the courage to take up arms against their oppressors, to a beautiful bride who becomes a prize of war, to an ambitious warrior whose allegiance is torn--Temple of a Thousand Faces is an unforgettable saga of love, betrayal, and survival at any cost.

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Author: John Shors
ISBN-10: 0451239172
ISBN-13: 9780451239174
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 02/05/2013
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 02/04/2013