Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni “The Last Queen” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is simply brilliant. It is the fastest read I have had in a long time — surprisingly compelling for a book on a historical figure. It grabs your attention from the first page. I have heard and read about common men or royals who sacrificed themselves in their fight for an independent India, but stories of fearless, brave, and intelligent women seldom break through. Divakaruni has beautifully brought to life the rem
