PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat, with a doctorate from the University of New South Wales and a background in South Asian history and Hindi. William Dalrymple chose his Empire of Enchantment, also published by Hurst, as a Book of the Year.
'John Zubrzycki does an impressive job of ... building up a memorable picture of a glittering family brought to its knees.' -- Daily Mail 'Thrilling, deeply satisfying ... a must-read.' -- The Week 'As historian John Zubrzycki dives into the lives of India's most powerful ruling family in a new book, we look at the power players, past and present, of the grand royal dynasty.' -- Tatler 'A riveting saga ... assiduously researched.' -- India Today 'Extremely readable . . . a nuanced view of the failings and contributions of Indian princes.' -- Sir Mark Tully, former BBC Bureau Chief, New Delhi 'Zubrzycki unearths hidden gems with his remarkable storytelling.' -- The Hindu 'An intriguing book which will keep the readers hooked till the end.' -- The Times of India 'Goes beyond the glitter and gold of the Jaipur royal household to dig out the obscure accounts of romantic jealousies, property feuds, fatal addictions, suppressed grief and more.' -- Indian Express 'A fascinating and absorbing book with an unforgettable cast of characters.' -- Sagarika Ghose, author of Indira: India's Most Powerful Prime Minister
