The rebel princess Kenizé Mourad
ISBN 978 -88-541-2727-2 Page 336
Euro 14.90
Plot: Almost a century before Gandhi, a woman stands at the head of a revolt against British rule in the Indian subcontinent. Kenizé Mourad - already the author of international bestseller part of the princess died - tells us in this new novel, a little known page of Indian history through the epic story of an unforgettable heroine and her courageous fight against imperalismo UK. In 1856, in fact, the East India Company is determined to extend its dominion over the kingdom of Awadh, rich independent state in northern Mexico, and its capital, the beautiful Lucknow, "the city of gold and silver, known for its beauty and for the peaceful coexistence of Muslims within its territory and Hindus. But Hazrat Mahal, the fourth wife of King dell'Awadh, forced into exile by the Company, decided to tackle the British to maintain the freedom of his people, awaiting the return of her husband. At his side fight Jai Lal, head of the Rajah rebel troops, and the sepoys, Indian soldiers of the gun British converts to the new cause and willing to sacrifice their lives for the independence of Lucknow. Extraordinary
female figure, Hazrat Mahal will fight with courage and determination, to the point that even the intrepid Jai Lal will remain hopelessly fascinated ...
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