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Rebel Queen

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Rebel Queen

Written by: Michelle Moran
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
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From the internationally bestselling author of the “fast-paced, intriguing, and beautifully written” (Boston Globe) Cleopatra’s Daughter comes the breathtaking story of Queen Lakshmi—India’s Joan of Arc—who against all odds defied the mighty British invasion to defend her beloved kingdom.

When the British Empire sets its sights on India in the mid-nineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. India is fractured and divided into kingdoms, each independent and wary of one another, seemingly no match for the might of the English. But when they arrive in the Kingdom of Jhansi, the British army is met with a surprising challenge.

Instead of surrendering, Queen Lakshmi raises two armies—one male and one female—and rides into battle, determined to protect her country and her people. Although her soldiers may not appear at first to be formidable against superior British weaponry and training, Lakshmi refuses to back down from the empire determined to take away the land she loves.

Told from the unexpected perspective of Sita—Queen Lakshmi’s most favored companion and most trusted soldier in the all-female army—Rebel Queen shines a light on a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction. “This often deeply moving novel focuses on its characters, allowing history to play out as a backdrop to the personal story of a young woman who would risk everything, including her own life, for her people” (Booklist). Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Royalty Biography Romance Imperialism Pharaoh Solider British Empire
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An incredibly capable, intelligent and thoughtful queen married to a king more interested in theatre than ruling, governs their kingdom while protected by her band of female warriors. Love it!

A story of kick-ass women!

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I loved learning the history of an amazing woman. Well told. Will look to read/listen to more of her books.

Great story well told

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I love Michelle Moran‘s books and this was the first audible one I have listened to. I had just finished listening to another of Sneha Mathan’s
narrations and was thrilled to discover she had also narrated this book. I love her voice and her interpretations of the characters she portrays!

Excellent listen!

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