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Description edit
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... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Prince Jayavar: the leader of the Khmers
- Ajadevi: Prince Jayavar's wife and mystical leader.
- King Indravarman: King of the Chams
- Asal: a Cham warrior who is close to the King.
- Voisanne: a captured Khmer who is now a slave and was given to Asal as a prize.
- Po Rame: King Indravarman's assassin.
- Boran: a Khmer fisherman who manages to elude capture when the Chams invade.
- Soriya: Boran's wife
- Vibol: Boran & Soriya's son
- Prak: Boran & Soriya's other son, who is partially blind.
First Sentence edit
The temple of Angkor Wat had been designed to house the Hindu Gods but looked as if it had been built by them.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Shors (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-0-451-23917-4
Page Count: 512
Publisher: New American Library
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-0-451-23917-4
Page Count: 512
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