Rebel Queen

A Novel

By: Michelle Moran

Narrated by: Sneha Mathan

From the internationally bestselling author of the “fast-paced, intriguing, and beautifully written” (Boston Globe) Cleopatra’s Daughter comes the breathtaking story of Queen Lakshmi—India’s Joan of Arc—who against all odds defied the mighty British invasion to defend her beloved kingdom.

When the British Empire sets its sights on India in the mid-nineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. India is fractured and divided into kingdoms, each independent and wary of one another, seemingly no match for the might of the English. But when they arrive in the Kingdom of Jhansi, the British army is met with a surprising challenge.

Instead of surrendering, Queen Lakshmi raises two armies—one male and one female—and rides into battle, determined to protect her country and her people. Although her soldiers may not appear at first to be formidable against superior British weaponry and training, Lakshmi refuses to back down from the empire determined to take away the land she loves.

Told from the unexpected perspective of Sita—Queen Lakshmi’s most favored companion and most trusted soldier in the all-female army—Rebel Queen shines a light on a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction. “This often deeply moving novel focuses on its characters, allowing history to play out as a backdrop to the personal story of a young woman who would risk everything, including her own life, for her people” (Booklist).

As expected, an excellent novel NY Michelle Moran

A really fascinating glimpse into a fascinating culture, with characters I genuinely cared about. Even knowing it would end in tears, I kept hoping otherwise. The narrator was excellent, with a melodic and graceful voice somehow making each character distinct.

Captivating story

This story was told so well I’m sitting here angry ready to fight the British myself, it is a sad reality so any woman faced furring this time of history and I’m glad to finally been able to finish this story. I’ve read/listened to almost all of the authors books so I’m excited to start the next just sad about the history that was true during these times

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Where does Rebel Queen rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Will be on my Favorite Books of 2015 list.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I had two favorites: the Rani and Sita. Both strong characters.

Have you listened to any of Sneha Mathan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No but wouldn't hesitate to listen to more. She made the story come alive.

Great story beautifully narrated.

She has outdone herself again. I love the intertwining of English and Hindi, the narration is brilliant!

Homage to a brave queen!

This is a wonderful story! I love this "rebel queen"! I love the narrator voice