Puffin Lives: Swami Vivekananda by Devika Rangachari [Paperback]

Queen of Ice by Devika Rangachari tells the captivating story of Didda, a princess from Lohara who, despite being beautiful and intelligent, is shunned due to her disability. Her early life is filled with neglect and bullying, but when she is married off to the ruler of Kashmir, she faces a court full of intrigue and betrayal. Determined to rise above her circumstances, Didda proves to be a formidable queen, ruthlessly ambitious and intent on making her mark in history. Set against the rich backdrop of 10th-century Kashmir, this novel blends fact and fiction, bringing to life a powerful and complex woman’s quest for power and legacy.