This book is written from the first-person perspective, as are quite a few books, but the actual style of the writing is different from any I have so far read. It immediately gave the narrative an intriguing edge that just suited the setting and general atmosphere of the story.
The tale flows along at a nice pace, always keeping you gripped and wanting more, and as such you quickly devour the book.
The actual plot revolves around the rajah taking his hundredth wife, but before he can marry her, any of his courtesans are allowed to challenge her to a duel, and should they win they would take her place. This of course is just one of many intriguing layers to the story, which is well worth exploring.