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The Maharani's Pearls

Author : Charles Todd
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062369237
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book The Maharani's Pearls written by Charles Todd and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with her family in India, young Bess Crawford's curiosity about this exotic country sometimes leads her into trouble. One day she slips away from the cantonment to visit the famous seer in a nearby village. Before this woman can finish telling her fortune, Bess is summoned back for an afternoon tea with the Maharani, a close friend of her parents'. The seer's last words are a warning about forthcoming danger that Bess takes as the usual patter. But this visit by the Maharani has ominous overtones that mark it as more than a social call. Her husband has political enemies, and she has come to ask Bess's father, Major Crawford, for help. As the Maharani is leaving, Bess notices that there is something amiss with the royal entourage. Major Crawford must set out after them—but will he be in time? And what will happen to Bess, and the household left behind, when a vicious assassin circles back to take hostages? Here is an extraordinary glimpse into the childhood of the Bess Crawford we know from her service in the Great War.

A Thousand Pearls

Author : H.G. Hutting
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1452041520
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book A Thousand Pearls written by H.G. Hutting and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-11-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the twilight turned into night, the pyramids lay deserted. The Tuaregs on silent horses were flying across the desert around the pyramids and the great Sphinx, making sure that what was about to take place was unobserved. A cortege of torches was winding its way down the tall dune towards the great Sphinx. Phillipa, holding the silver Urn with the Heidrichs ashes, rode at the center of the cortege. Reaching the Sphinx, the torchbearers broke into two columns to form an honor guard of light through which Phillipa rode to meet the matriarch standing between the Sphinx’s mighty paws. Phillipa slowly handed the urn to her. A deep hole had been chiseled into the Sphinx’s chest where one would think the heart might be. The urn was pushed gently into the cool depth of the Sphinx. The opening disappeared in front of Phillipa’s eyes under the skilled hands of a stonemason. No one would suspect that the Sphinx had been tampered with. One by one the Tuareg torchbearers rode up the passage between the mighty paws of the Sphinx and dropped their torches in front of the Heidrichs secret burial chamber––a final salute to the man who had translated their tablets. That night they slept outside under the stars. The matriarch’s stallion came to greet Phillipa. She rubbed his forehead and velvety nose and then kissed it, as she had done long ago when she had been here with Udah Singh. “He likes you and wishes you well,” said the matriarch behind her. “ You have a gift with horses that I have not seen before.” She continued, “You still love both equally, and that confuses you profoundly. Give yourself permission to love and be loved. Don’t let conventions and western customs dictate your life. Live happy and free.”

The Last Maharani of Gwalior

Author : Manohar Malgonkar
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438419244
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book The Last Maharani of Gwalior written by Manohar Malgonkar and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1987-09-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a description of contemporary India and some of its recent history in the form of an autobiography. Rajmata Scindia is a member of the Indian Parliament. As a maharani she had thousands of servants and several enormous palaces. Since Independence, which marked the end of the supremacy of the Maharajas, she has emerged as one of India's most popular political leaders, first with the Congress party and now with the opposition. Her appeal to the masses, who see her as an image of Mother India, amazes both her admirers and her critics.

Maharanis

Author : Lucy Moore
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101174838
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Maharanis written by Lucy Moore and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-06-27 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the 1920s, to be a Maharani, wife to the Maharajah, was to be tantalizingly close to the power and glamour of the Raj, but locked away in purdah as near chattel. Even the educated, progressive Maharani of Baroda, Chimnabai—born into the aftermath of the 1857 Indian Mutiny—began her marriage this way, but her ravishing daughter, Indira, had other ideas. She became the Regent of Cooch Behar, one of the wealthiest regions of India while her daughter, Ayesha, was elected to the Indian Parliament. The lives of these influential women embodied the delicate interplay between rulers and ruled, race and culture, subservience and independence, Eastern and Western ideas, and ancient and modern ways of life in the bejeweled exuberance of Indian aristocratic life in the final days both of the Raj, and the British Empire. Tracing these larger than life characters as they bust every known stereotype, Lucy Moore creates a vivid picture of an emerging modern, democratic society in India and the tumultous period of Imperialism from which it arose. Through the sumptuous, adventurous lives of three generations of Indian queens—from the period following the Indian Mutiny of 1857 to the present, Lucy Moore traces the cultural and political changes that transformed their world.

The Goddess Pose

Author : Michelle Goldberg
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0307593517
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Goddess Pose written by Michelle Goldberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2015 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Biography of Indra Devi, a European woman who, over the course of her century-long life, helped introduce yoga to the U.S"--

Maharani

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184756828
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book Maharani written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H.H. is the spoilt, selfish, beautiful widow of the Maharaja of Mastipur. She lives with her dogs and her caretaker, Hans, in an enormous old house in Mussoorie, taking lovers and discarding them, drinking too much and fending off her reckless sons who are waiting hungrily for their inheritance. The seasons come and go, hotels burn down, cinemas shut shop and people leave the hill station never to return, but H.H. remains constant and indomitable. Observing her antics, often with disapproval, is her old friend Ruskin, who can never quite cut himself off from her. Melancholic, wry and full of charm, Maharani is a delightful novella about love, death and friendship.

The House 'round the Corner

Author : Louis Tracy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The House 'round the Corner written by Louis Tracy and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The House 'round the Corner

Author : Gordon Holmes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book The House 'round the Corner written by Gordon Holmes and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ladies' Home Journal

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1056 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ladies' Home Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Hanging at Dawn

Author : Charles Todd
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063048566
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book A Hanging at Dawn written by Charles Todd and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Bess is among the most compassionate and intelligent characters.” –The Sun-Sentinel From the New York Times bestselling author of the Bess Crawford mystery series, a short story that unravels dark secrets from her close friend Simon Brandon’s past. Years before the Great War summoned Bess Crawford to serve as a battlefield nurse, the indomitable heroine spent her childhood in India under the watchful eye of her friend and confidant, the young soldier Simon Brandon. The two formed an inseparable bond on the dangerous Northwest Frontier where her father’s Regiment held the Khyber Pass against all intruders. It was Simon who taught Bess to ride and shoot, escorted her to the bazaars and the Maharani’s Palace, and did his best to keep her out of trouble, after the Crawford family took an interest in the tall, angry boy with a mysterious past. But the Crawfords have long guarded secrets for Simon and he owes them a debt that runs deeper than Bess could ever know. Told through the eyes of Melinda, Richard, Clarissa, and Bess, A Hanging at Dawn pieces together a mystery at the center of Bess’s family that will irrevocably change the course of her future.

The Autobiography of an Indian Princess

Author : Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book The Autobiography of an Indian Princess written by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autobiography of an Indian Princess is a great historical book about the Indian girl Sunity destined to marry a rajah and become a princess of India in Victorian times. The story tells about her life from early childhood to the last days of life. In her life, she had to come through the early marriage, political oppression, acquaintance with Queen Victoria, the loss of her husband and son. The book is full of authentic traditions, political manipulations, love, and loss, so typical for a life of a ruler in any era.

Anurima

Author : Rani Dharker
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 8174368566
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book Anurima written by Rani Dharker and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This girl. is going to make it to the top with her second novel,' I said to myself (as I finished Rani Dharker's first novel) . In her, we have a clever, erudite woman who can communicate Indian thought and tradition to the Western world as few living writers of India today.' Khushwant Singh Here's Anurima, the second novel Khushwant Singh spoke about. It takes us to Sonapur, once a princely state, now a bustling city, where the lives of three people, very unlike each other, collide in unusual circumstances. There's Royina, young but stubbornly quiet; Krishan, a charismatic young artist. And then there's Elise, a Jew from Austria, who spends her last days reliving memories of Sonapur's lost glory. Memories whose dominant figure is the hauntingly beautiful Princess Anurima. Mesmerising and dream-like, Anurima is also Royina's journey into that past, a journey in which she rediscovers herself.

The Autobiography of an Indian Princess

Author : Sunity Devee
Publisher : Namaskar Book
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Autobiography of an Indian Princess written by Sunity Devee and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating journey through royalty and change with "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" by Sunity Devee. Join the esteemed author as she shares her personal story, offering readers a unique perspective on Indian culture, tradition, and societal evolution. As you delve into Devee's captivating narrative, prepare to be transported to the opulent world of Indian royalty. From the grandeur of palaces to the intricacies of courtly life, each page offers a glimpse into a bygone era marked by tradition and transition. But beyond the splendor and glamour, "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" delves into deeper themes of identity, autonomy, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Devee's candid reflections shed light on the challenges faced by women of privilege and the complexities of navigating a changing world. Yet, amidst the wealth and privilege, a profound question emerges: What timeless lessons can we learn from Devee's journey, and how do they resonate with our own experiences of self-discovery and empowerment? Engage with Devee's poignant memoir through heartfelt anecdotes and introspective passages that invite readers to reflect on their own paths to self-realization. Her courage and resilience inspire us to embrace our true selves and forge our own destinies, regardless of societal expectations. Now, as you accompany Devee on her remarkable journey through royalty and change, consider this: How can her story of personal growth and transformation inspire us to embrace our own journeys of self-discovery and empowerment? Don't miss the opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of Indian culture and history through the eyes of a princess. Acquire your copy of "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" today and immerse yourself in a captivating tale of royalty, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness. ```

The Cartiers

Author : Francesca Cartier Brickell
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0525621636
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book The Cartiers written by Francesca Cartier Brickell and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . [This] elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark.”—The Economist The “astounding” (André Leon Talley) story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three brothers who turned their grandfather’s humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon—as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives “Ms. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud.”—The Wall Street Journal The Cartiers is the revealing tale of a jewelry dynasty—four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1970s. At its heart are the three Cartier brothers whose motto was “Never copy, only create” and who made their family firm internationally famous in the early days of the twentieth century, thanks to their unique and complementary talents: Louis, the visionary designer who created the first men’s wristwatch to help an aviator friend tell the time without taking his hands off the controls of his flying machine; Pierre, the master dealmaker who bought the New York headquarters on Fifth Avenue for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace; and Jacques, the globe-trotting gemstone expert whose travels to India gave Cartier access to the world’s best rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, inspiring the celebrated Tutti Frutti jewelry. Francesca Cartier Brickell, whose great-grandfather was the youngest of the brothers, has traveled the world researching her family’s history, tracking down those connected with her ancestors and discovering long-lost pieces of the puzzle along the way. Now she reveals never-before-told dramas, romances, intrigues, betrayals, and more. The Cartiers also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s most iconic jewelry—the notoriously cursed Hope Diamond, the Romanov emeralds, the classic panther pieces—and the long line of stars from the worlds of fashion, film, and royalty who wore them, from Indian maharajas and Russian grand duchesses to Wallis Simpson, Coco Chanel, and Elizabeth Taylor. Published in the two-hundredth anniversary year of the birth of the dynasty’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, this book is a magnificent, definitive, epic social history shown through the deeply personal lens of one legendary family.

Sikhs

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593849426
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book Sikhs written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the history, philosophy, and essence of the Sikh faith, and trace its evolution. At the turn of the 15th century, Guru Nanak embarked on a series of journeys across the Indian subcontinent and instituted an equitable community and an egalitarian religion, built upon the values of inclusion, service, and kindness. Sikhs shines a spotlight on this incredible faith that places service before self. Today, it is the fifth largest religion in the world with more than 30 million Sikhs around the globe. The book explores the gurus, the scriptures, the philosophy, and the stories and legends. It explains how a faith led to the birth of a historic empire of immense military and political might, maps the emergence of a distinct identity, looks at its impact on the world, and celebrates the contributions of this illustrious community.

Royal Patronage, Power and Aesthetics in Princely India

Author : Angma Dey Jhala
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317316576
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Royal Patronage, Power and Aesthetics in Princely India written by Angma Dey Jhala and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigating the aesthetics of the zenana – the female quarters of the Indic home or palace – this study discusses the history of architecture, fashion, jewellery and cuisine in princely Indian states during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Musical Observer

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Musical Observer written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: