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‘An unforgettable story about the fearless, much-feared queen whom history seems to have forgotten.’ Shabana Azmi
Daughter of the royal kennel keeper, the beautiful Jindan Kaur went on to become Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s youngest and last queen, his favourite. She became regent when her son, Dalip, barely six years old, unexpectedly inherited the throne. Sharp-eyed, stubborn, passionate, and dedicated to protecting her son’s heritage, Jindan fought hard to keep the British from annexing Punjab. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British imprisoned and exiled the rebel queen. But that did not crush her indomitable will.
An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, and a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s unforgettable novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, an inspiration for our times.
Publisher : HarperCollins India; Classic Edition (3 February 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 380 pages
ISBN-10 : 9354894151
ISBN-13 : 978-9354894152
Reading age : 3 years and up
Item Weight : 294 g
Dimensions : 21 x 14 x 21 cm
Country of Origin : United Kingdom
Net Quantity : 1.00 count
Customers say
Customers find this book engaging and well-written, with vivid descriptions and a powerful narrative that makes history interesting. Moreover, they appreciate the portrayal of emotions, with one review noting how the author handles both emotional and political battles. The book is well-researched, with one customer highlighting the author’s extraordinary inquisitiveness, and customers describe it as a rags-to-riches story about a young queen. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others note a slow pace.
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