Anand, hero of The Conch Bearer (2003), is now an apprentice to the Brotherhood of Healers, developing magical skills he will use for the good of mankind. Trying to save his master Abhaydatta from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, Anand discovers a mirror that sends him and his companions back to the time when the Moguls ruled India, where they engage the sorcerer and his malevolent jinn in a battle to the death. Drawing on Indian mythology and philosophy, this fantasy adventure is distinguished by appealing charac ters and grounded in specific, sensory descriptions of Indian food, clothing, customs, and language. mac

Set in contemporary India as well as that of several hundred years in the past, The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming continues the adventures of Anand and his efforts to become a fully fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch. This time Anand's journey takes him back to Moghul times, as he encounters powerful sorcerers, spoiled princes, noble warriors and evil jinns. Divakaruni is a master storyteller, and once again she weaves a vibrant tapestry of action, suspense, and rare beauty. Fans of The Conch Bearer as well as readers new to her work will be entranced.