Ten Incarnations of Rebellion

“A meticulous interrogation of the mythmaking, contradictions, and sacrifices of revolution . . . Patel never writes the easy story; she writes the infuriating, frustrating, necessary story. This is the kind of fiction we need more of.”—R. F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel “Richly steeped in historical detail and brimming with complex questions of morality, justice, and power, Ten Incarnations of Rebellion is a tribute to the freedom fighters and a celebration of resistance. Vaishnavi Patel has written a devastating and unforgettable tour de force.”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning “Perfect for fans of historical fiction and those who wonder what if in the age of modernity . . . Patel masterfully reclaims history, weaving a tale of resilience and hope against the shadows of the British Empire. . . . A must-read for anyone seeking a bold journey through the complexities of resistance and the legacies of colonialism.”—Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope Ablaze “In an alternative universe, Patel creates an extraordinary possibility: a dream team of female resistance fighters winning India’s war of independence from the British. In Ten Incarnations of Rebellion, after Indian men are forcibly conscripted into the British Army, it takes the ingenuity and heroic audacity of women to dismantle colonial titans. Patel’s novel is a welcome and refreshing challenge to our preconceived notion of how rebellions are mounted—and won. A tour de force!”—Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist, The Perfumist of Paris, and Six Days in Bombay