Sambuy, Livia Manera
In Search of Amrit Kaur: An Indian Princess in Wartime Paris
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529922721
- author:
- Sambuy, Livia Manera
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A remarkable true story of a lost princess and a vanished world, spanning from the Punjab of the Raj to 1930s Paris and the Second World War. In 2007, a photograph in a Mumbai museum sparked a search for the truth about Amrit Kaur, a Punjabi princess who allegedly sold her jewels to save Jewish lives in occupied Paris. Livia Manera Sambuy's compelling narrative delves into the history of the British Raj, the lives of extraordinary figures, and the glittering world of Indian royalty. With meticulous research and a personal connection to the subject, Sambuy peels back the layers of her enigmatic subject, revealing a complex and intriguing story. A fascinating and absorbing work, In Search of Amrit Kaur is a tantalizing true story that sheds light on a remarkable period in history.
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