Princess Brinda Devi

Born as Princess Brinda, the Majarani of Kapurthala, was betrothed at the age of seven to the nine-year-old Crown Prince of Kapurthala although it would be many years until the marriage took place. Memoirs of a Rebellious Princess is a brilliant study of contrasts -- the luxuries of India at its most glamourous -- weddings, state receptions, tiger hunts, elaborate parties -- and reminscences of Princess Brinda's travels throughout the world. It is an intimate picture of a princess' life, of the responsibilities facing royalty, along with personal grief, and how she had the courage to resolve them.