John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a diplomat, consultant, tour guide and Australian correspondent, with a doctorate from the University of New South Wales and 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*
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