The Last Queen

By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni,

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'I am Rani Jindan, Mother of the Khalsa. That is my identity. That is my fate.' 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,…

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The Last Queen is a totally addictive historical novel bursting with love, danger, political intrigue, and heartbreak.

The Last Queen is the story of an impoverished young woman named Jindan who is swept into the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as his last and youngest bride. Eventually, Jindan becomes Regent for her young son and rises to the occasion, becoming an inspirational leader so formidable that she strikes fear into the hearts of the encroaching British Empire.

Exploring the world of pre-colonial Punjab through the eyes of Jindan is breathtaking – an experience you’ll enjoy even if you aren’t a…

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