Rebel queen by michelle moran goodreads share book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Her books have have been translated into more than twenty languages. Mar 03, 2015 buy rebel queen by moran michelle from amazons fiction books store. In 2012 michelle was married in india, inspiring her seventh book, rebel queen, which is set in the east. From the internationally bestselling author of nefertitiand cleopat. The year is 1788, and a revolution is about to begin. The worst part of rebel queen is its juvenile, somewhat. Even though it is more than possible to find out how the story ends, the reader still hopes against hope that the protagonist will succeed. Rebel queen by michelle moran from the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen. Rebel queen has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Rebel queen by moran, michelle from the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmiindias joan of arcwho against all odds defied the mighty british invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rebel queen. Michelle moran undertook quite a challenge with rebel queen. Rebel queen is full of references to canonical works of literature. Michelle moran born august 11, 1980 is an american novelist. Telling the story of another historical event, this time taking place in nineteenth century india, it looks at the occupation of the country by the british empire.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. During her six years as a public high school teacher she used her summers to travel around the world, and it was her experiences as a volunteer on archaeological digs that inspired her to write historical fiction. The rebel queen is the very best kind of historical fiction. I can still taste the dirt of the battlefield in my mouth. I had never heard before heard of the queens story and i was so intrigued.
Although a heroine in india, queen lakshmi of jhansi is littleknown to the. This time released through atria books, this would come out on the 3rd of march in 2015 to much acclaim. Rebel queen from the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmiindias joan of arcwho against all odds defied the mighty british invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. Michelle moran is the internationally bestselling author of seven historical novels, including rebel queen, which was inspired by her travels throughout india. Her sixth book, rebel queen, is set in india and talks about the queen lakshmibai of jhansi. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. When rebel queen was selected as the monthly pick for one of my goodreads book clubs, i was thrilled. From the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmiindias joan of arcwho against all odds defied the mighty british invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. A native of southern california, michelle attended pomona college, then earned a masters degree from the claremont graduate. Feb 09, 2015 in this behind the book video, michelle moran and her editor, sally kim, discuss michelles strong female characters and her extensive research and travels that shaped rebel queen. Random house, crown publishers hardcover, 464 pages. The queen in question is a significant supporting character, but nothing more. A woman ruler who rides into battle alongside a female army.
I read michelle morans nefertiti a few months ago, and was completely drawn into her historical fiction, so when netgalley offered me the arc of her new book rebel queen my reaction was a resounding yes please there is historical fiction that is loosely based on a time period or event, but i never really take it. When the british empire sets its sights on india in the midnineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. Rebel queen book by michelle moran official publisher page. With the skill of an accomplished storyteller and the confidence of someone intimately familiar with indian history and culture, moran weaves a fascinating account of the indian rebellion of 1857 from. I put down my diary, and suddenly, it doesnt matter that sixtyone years have passed. Michelle moran brings me back home in the heretic queen. Posted on september 16, 2015 september 15, 2015 by marlene harris. A frequent traveler, michelle currently resides with her husband and two children in the us.
Buy rebel queen by moran michelle from amazons fiction books store. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rebel queen. From the internationally bestselling author of nefertitiand cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmi indias 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 midnineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Michelle moran is the international bestselling author of six historical novels, including madame tussaud, which was optioned for a miniseries in 2011. From the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatra s daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmiindias joan of arcwho against all odds defied the mighty british invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. Over the years she has made a name for herself as an author with a lot to say, creating characters that have become highly iconic in their own right. But when the british arrive in the kingdom of jhansi, expecting its. In these pages, her tumultuous and amazing story comes to life as only michelle moran can tell it. Learn more about rebel queen at queenmichellemoran9781476716350.
The world knows madame tussaud as a wax artist extraordinaire. In the tradition of her bestselling novel, nefertiti,and through her strong, independent heroines fighting to make their ways in a maledominated world, michelle moran brings nineteenthcentury india to rich, vibrant lifemore hardcover, 355 pages published march 3rd 2015 by atria books. Click to read more about rebel queen by michelle moran. Told from the unexpected perspective of sitaqueen lakshmis most favored companion and most trusted soldier in the allfemale armyrebel queen shines a light on a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
Rebel queen book by michelle moran official publisher. Life in jhansi is much different than the village sita grew up in and she has much to learn. Read rebel queen a novel by michelle moran available from rakuten kobo. Buy a cheap copy of the last queen of india book by michelle moran. In this behind the book video, michelle moran and her editor, sally kim, discuss michelles strong female characters and her extensive research and travels that shaped rebel queen. There was a time i used to read these words over and over, as if reliving my trauma could change it somehow.
Sita, the eldest daughter of a family in a poor village in india, earns a spot as a member of the ranis queen female guard. Nefertiti, and through her strong, independent heroines fighting to make their way in a male dominated world, michelle moran brings nineteenthcentury. In the case of nefertiti, it was an archaeological dig in israel, followed by a trip to egypt. From the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen. Ever since i was a little girl i have had a fascination with egypt. When the british empire sets its sights on india in the 1850s, it expects a quick and easy conquest. Mata haris last dance book by michelle moran official.
From the internationally bestselling author of nefertitiand cleopatras daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen lakshmi indias joan of arc who against all odds defied the mighty british invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. In the tradition of her bestselling novel, nefertiti,and through her strong, independent heroines fighting to make their ways in a maledominated world, michelle moran brings nineteenthcentury india to rich, vibrant life. When the british empire sets its sights on india in the midnineteenth century. She took an interest in writing from an early age, purchasing writers market and submitting her stories and novellas to publishers from the time she was twelve. Jan 05, 2016 when rebel queen was selected as the monthly pick for one of my goodreads book clubs, i was thrilled. Michelle morans rebel queen, just released from touchstone, switches things up to marvelous effect. Rebel queen read online free book by michelle moran in. Im not sure whats behind all the fascination, but i like to think that maybe i was there in another life. Morans books include rebel queen, the second empress, madame tussaud, cleopatras daughter, the heretic queen, and nefertiti. Michelle moran audio books, best sellers, author bio. The heretic queen book by michelle moran thriftbooks. Rebel queen or, in the uk, the last queen of india is told from the pov of someone else, a character the blurb calls lakshmis closest confidant which sita really isnt.
After all, india is not even a country, but a collection of kingdoms on the subcontinent. Rebel queen by michelle moran, 9781476716367, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mar 03, 2015 michelle moran is the internationally bestselling author of seven historical novels, including rebel queen, which was inspired by her travels throughout india. Rebel queen book by moran half price books marketplace. In the case of cleopatras daughter, it was a trip to rome. The attention to detail in this book made me feel as if i were right in the midst of the story. A novel michelle moran march 3, 2015 sold by simon and schuster from the internationally bestselling author of nefertiti and cleopatra s daughter comes the breathtaking story of queen.
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