The House of Jaipur by John Zubrzycki


ISBN
9781787389595
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
344
Dimensions
138 x 216mm

A gripping royal saga of charmed lives in a changing world.

The Jaipurs were India's mid-century golden couple; its answer to the Kennedys, or Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Jai and Ayesha, as they were known to friends like Frank Sinatra, Truman Capote and 'Dickie' Mountbatten, entertained lavishly at their magnificent palaces and hunting lodges in Rajasthan - and in the nightclubs of London, Paris and New York. But as the Raj gave way to the new India, Jaipur - the most glamorous and romantic of the princely states - had to find its place.

The House of Jaipur charts a dynasty's determination to remain relevant in a democracy set on crushing its privileges. Against the odds, they secured their place at the height of Indian society; but Ayesha would pay for her criticism of Indira Gandhi during the Emergency.

From the polo field and politics to imprisonment and personal tragedy, the Jaipurs' extraordinary journey of transformation mirrors the story of a rapidly changing country.



'Thrilling, deeply satisfying...a must-read.' - The Week

'John Zubrzycki does an impressive job of...building up a memorable picture of a glittering family brought to its knees.' - Daily Mail

'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
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