WHEN DREAMS TRAVEL
The book narrates the story of Shahrzad and Dunyazad, the former being the famed storyteller of One Thousand And One Nights. The stories revolve around the theme of dreams, and the quest for power and love. There are four protagonists who take the story forward in this book, including two men and two women. The first main character is a sultan who beds a virgin every night. His brother wishes to banish the darkness, as it is his enemy. Shahrzad and Dunyazad, the wives of these two brothers, are sisters and have been portrayed as highly ambitious. The stories within the main story span across different timelines and have been narrated in a poetic and witty manner. Published in 2008, the novel is an acclaimed retelling of an age-old tale.