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Indian Summer

The Secret History of the End of an Empire

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Indian Summer

By: Alex von Tunzelmann
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
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At midnight on 15 August, 1947, India left the British Empire. This defining moment of world history had been brought about by a handful of people: Jawaharlal Nehru, the fiery Indian prime minister; Mohammed Ali Jinnah, leader of the new nation; and Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, despatched to get Britain out of India.

Within hours of the midnight chimes, their dreams of freedom and democracy would turn to chaos, bloodshed and war. Behind the scenes a secret personal drama was unfolding, as Edwina Mountbatten and Nehru began a passionate love affair. Steeped in the private papers and reflections of the participants, Indian Summer reveals how the acts of a few players changed the lives of millions and determined the fate of nations.

©2011 Oakhill Publishing Ltd (P)2011 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Asia Europe Great Britain India South Asia World England Imperialism War

Critic Reviews

"A true tour de force:absorbing in it's detail and masterly in the broad sweep of its canvas." (Sir Martin Gilbert)
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The partition of India was so ineptly handled. This book talks you through all the parties

Fascinating

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Dickie Mountbatten was a flawed cuckold. His wife strange, moody and mercurial. I made myself finish the but wouldn't recommend it.

Interest but drawn out

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