'MacMillan has that essential quality of the historian, a narrative gift' - Daily Telegraph 'A clear-eyed, affectionate account' - Mail on Sunday 'Well researched and thoroughly enjoyable' - Evening Standard 'As fascinating as it is unsparing ... an engaging read that brings to life an under-explored side of colonial history' - The Lady 'A unique, interesting and very niche non-fiction read. It's great to see a book focusing on women's experiences' - Of Beauty and Nothingness 'Immensely readable' - Mature Times 'A vivid cultural and social history [that] reveals India in all its richness and vitality' - Antiques Diary 'Women of the Raj has a vitality and an unbiased view that will engage readers today' - Times Literary Supplement 'A testament both to the popularity of the subject, and the skilful way in which the author has handled it' - Victorian Web