THE RANI OF JHANSI : A HISTORICAL NOVEL – HB

A fictional account of the
life of Lakshmibai, the heroic Warrior-Queen, The Rani of Jhansi vibrantly
portrays one of the bravest women in Indian history. Along with the throne,
Lakshmibai inherits steep challenges – she becomes a widow to a deceased king
and mother to an adopted heir. Her brother-in-law aggressively contends her
right to the throne and the ominous presence of the British spells
uncertainty for Jhansi’s future. Meanwhile, war clouds gather as several
states prepare to fight against foreign domination. A rebellion seems
inevitable. Using a number of characters, some known, others invented, Prince
Michael paints a compelling portrait of Maratha aristocracy and their courts
in the nineteenth century, of the first nationwide struggle against the
British and of Lakshmi – Woman, ruler and a symbol of steely courage against
all odds.