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The Last Queen

Af: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Engelsk Paperback

The Last Queen

Af: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Engelsk Paperback
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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.''An unforgettable story about the fearless, much-feared queen whom history seems to have forgotten.'' Shabana Azmi.''Divakaruni''s magic with words and exceptional storytelling skills shine through her writing.'' Times of India.
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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.''An unforgettable story about the fearless, much-feared queen whom history seems to have forgotten.'' Shabana Azmi.''Divakaruni''s magic with words and exceptional storytelling skills shine through her writing.'' Times of India.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 380
ISBN-13: 9789354894152
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 9354894151
Udg. Dato: 3 feb 2022
Længde: 25mm
Bredde: 221mm
Højde: 146mm
Forlag: HarperCollins Publishers India
Oplagsdato: 3 feb 2022
Forfatter(e) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Kategori Historiske kærlighedshistorier


ISBN-13 9789354894152


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 380


Udgave


Længde 25mm


Bredde 221mm


Højde 146mm


Udg. Dato 3 feb 2022


Oplagsdato 3 feb 2022


Forlag HarperCollins Publishers India

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