In conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: The bestselling author on new book The Last Queen, and her craft
3 years, 10 months ago

In conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: The bestselling author on new book The Last Queen, and her craft

Firstpost  

In her latest novel, The Last Queen, award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni digs deep into Indian history to unearth the story of a forgotten heroine. In her latest novel The Last Queen, author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Rani Jindan Kaur, the youngest and favourite wife of Maharaj Ranjit Singh. In a conversation with Firstpost, Divakaruni discusses Rani Jindan’s story, how she added a mystical layer to the historical fiction and recreating powerful heroines in her books. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Last Queen has been published by HarperCollins India.

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Review: Ranis And The Raj by Queeny Pradhan
1 year, 11 months ago

Review: Ranis And The Raj by Queeny Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Academic Queeny Pradhan, who earlier authored Empire in the Hills: Simla, Darjeeling, Ootacamund and Mount Abu, 1820-1920, revisits the lives of six 19th century queens in her latest work. The royal figures in the volume – some of them are completely unknown while others are celebrated as warrior queens – include the Rani of Sirmur, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, Maharani …

Books of the week: From Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Last Queen to Ashish Khetan’s Undercover, our picks
3 years, 11 months ago

Books of the week: From Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Last Queen to Ashish Khetan’s Undercover, our picks

Firstpost  

We love stories, and even in the age of Netflix-and-chill, there’s nothing like a good book that promises a couple of hours of absorption — whether curled up in bed, in your favourite coffeehouse, or that long commute to work. *** – FICTION The Last Queen By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni HarperCollins India | Rs 599 | 372 pages Bestselling author …

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