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Experience the most exciting exploits of the world's oldest dynasty's 1400+ year history!
 Adopted by Udaipur's royal family, the author lived in the shadows of an awesome millennium.
Her documented history, interlaced with a few fictional characters, details countless religious and civil ceremonies and rites, and describes lifestyles of people in all social strata -- from feudal lords and royalty to commoners, and even criminals.
As you will discover, the history of Mewar is more bizarre and exciting than any other part of the world. |
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What others are saying about Virgin Princess ...
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| The book is a tribute to Richardson's skill and understanding of Indian culture ... [she] becomes one with them, giving a vivid, realistic account.
— Purnima Sharma, INDRAMA, The "Magazine of India" |
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| Intriguing. Lots of historical details ... of the valiant and uncompromising Rajputs.
— Ms. Bilkiz Alladin
Chevalier des Artes et Letres
Author and Playwright, Hyderabad, India |
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| A lucid, well-researched and extraordinarily verisimillitudinous novel ... rich and provocative.
— Scott Meredith, New York City |
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| [The author's] knowledge of the history and social mores of Rajasthan is both subtle and profound. The book is both extremely readable and very interesting.
— C.B., Editor, New York City |
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About the author ...
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Jane Richardson as had a full and varied career as a travel consultant, photographer, author, lecturer, and artist, in addition to being a wife and mom. She has traveled 25 times through India since 1969, living with families in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Madras, New Delhi and with the royal family in Udaipur. She became a member of the illustrious Mewar family in 1970 with the Eklingji Temple priest officiating. Her background is obviously broad and varied. She has also designed tour packages and escorted numerous tour groups, some of one-month duration, with the added "job" of discussing family life, customs, religions, etc.
The author was considered by India's late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and late President V.V. Giri as the most widely traveled person in the Asian subcontinent. President Giri jokingly introduced her as his "American daughter."
Richardson's 25+ years experience and life with many families throughout both north and south India are evident by her authentic details and excellent descriptions. The Deccan Chronicle wrote: "She is really interested in knowing and staying with ordinary people."
The magazine "Andhra Pradesh" also wrote: "Mrs. Richardson is a shrewd reader of men and penetrating observer."
Her talents are apparent in Virgin Princess. She has written 6 books; 4 on India. |
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Purchase the book ...
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Virgin Princess (paperback) retails for $15.95 plus $4 USPS Priority shipping (usually delivered in 2-3 business days).
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| ISBN 1-879403-09-9. Paperback book, 5.5 x 8.5, 434 pages, $15.95. |
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