"Presumably [the nuptial room] would be fragrant with tuberoses;..." (p. 24)
Tuberose is a perennial plant native to Central America. It is night-blooming, and produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. The plant’s extracts are often used in perfumery.
Tuberose often appears in Indian culture and mythology, and its flowers are widely used in weddings and other traditional rituals. In some cultures, tuberose is thought to possess aphrodisiac powers as well as healing qualities.
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Judging from the explanations that you have given in your blog, you have read the book..but my question is how can one read the whole book???????????? I have read almost 800 pages and i am perplexed!!! feeling tortured!!!
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Thank you for comment. Yes, I am reading the book, but I haven't finished it yet. Unfortunately, I have to put it aside a lot, as other things claim higher priority.
So far I have read up to section 8.11, and I am fascinated. The characters draw me in. I am amazed by all the different story lines going, and by the colorful descriptions of the scenes. I do not feel tortured though. Perhaps not yet:)
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