
Category: historical fiction


The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
In love we find out who we want to be. In war we find out who we are. France, 1939In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She … Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Exile – A novel based on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh by Navtej Sarna
In 1839, Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab, one of India’s greatest rulers, died and his empire was plunged into chaos. Less than a decade later, weakened … Continue reading The Exile – A novel based on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh by Navtej Sarna

Kohinoor By William Dalrymple and Anita Anand
Kohinoor by William Dalrymple Dalrymple tells the earlier history, when the diamond was established as an emblem of power and sovereignty. He does this with his habitual panache, sweeping along the trail from the Mughal court in Delhi to Persia, … Continue reading Kohinoor By William Dalrymple and Anita Anand

CILKA’S JOURNEY By Heather Morris
Do check it out on goodreads https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js In this follow-up to The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the author tells the story, based on a true one, of a woman who survives Auschwitz, only to find herself locked away again. Cilka Klein … Continue reading CILKA’S JOURNEY By Heather Morris

Kangan by Simran Puri
I just couldn’t stop myself from keeping the book down. Was reading it nonstop. Great story of an aristocratic family saga and generations carrying stories along with their heirlooms. Changing Punjab and also status of woman. The book has left … Continue reading Kangan by Simran Puri

FAR PAVILIONS By M.M.KAYE
A book I read long time ago. A story of an orphan British child raised by his ayah. Caught up during the revolt of 1857 against the British in India. His identity changed to Ashok and is raised as an … Continue reading FAR PAVILIONS By M.M.KAYE

DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN By IRA Mukhoty
“Daughters of the Sun” by Ira Mukhoty. Wonderful book written about the mysterious women in the Mughal empire. These women are of the Mughal Zenana who were accomplished, educated and articulate.As a kid I was not fond of history but … Continue reading DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN By IRA Mukhoty

Desiree’
It is the story of Napoleon’s first fiancee First published this true life tale comes in the diary form giving readers inside glimpse at the young Napoleon and his family. Desiree’ is enchanted by the young officer, and he asks … Continue reading Desiree’
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