The Last Stand of the Jhansi

"The Last Stand of the Jhansi" tells the story of Rani Lakshmibai, a fierce warrior queen who defied the British Empire in 19th century India....

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Riley Daniel
Riley Daniel

Riley is a lifelong learner, avid traveler, and jack of all trades with a penchant for weaving stories that showcase strong women of history. Although her writing initially started as an attempt to inspire her two daughters, her ultimate goal is to remind the world that powerful women are an inescapable and undeniable part of our history. When not writing, Riley can be found binge watching crime documentaries with her dogs.

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The Last Stand of the Jhansi

Based on the True Story of Rani Lakshmibai
From the series: Daughters of Destiny

"The Last Stand of the Jhansi" tells the story of Rani Lakshmibai, a fierce warrior queen who defied the British Empire in 19th century India. Born Manikarnika, a spirited and rebellious young girl, she blossoms into a skilled leader after marrying the Raja of Jhansi. When tragedy strikes and she becomes a widowed queen, Lakshmibai must defend...

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The Twice-Crowned Queen

Based on the True Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine

"The Twice-Crowned Queen" chronicles the remarkable life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a woman who defied convention and shaped medieval Europe. From her dazzling inheritance as Duchess of Aquitaine to her marriages to two powerful kings – Louis VII of France and Henry II of England – Eleanor navigates a world dominated by men. A fiery spirit and...

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Of Spice and Wisdom

Based on the True Story of the Queen of Sheba

The desert sun beat down on the burnished gold of her chariot, a relentless heat that mirrored the flames that danced in Queen Makeda’s eyes. She was not born to rule, but fate, a fickle serpent, had coiled itself around her destiny the day her father, the Lion of Sheba, breathed his last. Now, at the tender age of eighteen, the spice-scented...

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