I love reading historical books and have read 100s.This must be the first book that after reading 7 pages, I am struggling . What a load of rubbish. Full of pre conceived notions..what research really took place. Opening prargraph " British Empire was not forced out by revolution...leaders not tire or weaken" . This could have been OK in 1911 NOT in 2011.
"India was free and nothing to do with Gandhi" How insulting is this to the great leader ..He was not sleeping . He was on hunger strike over the injustice of the freedom agreement ... I do not think Alex left her cocoon of mis guided history details passed over for 100 years and did any real research. Her use of words make my skin crawl.

Lady Edwina being the happiest "working in filthy refugee camps.." Who are we kidding?
"India was well-nurtured & fattened chick..." what a joke! Is that after all the ships full of goodies for over 100 years bringing home (ships used to travel back to India full of soil ).

I do not think I be able to start the 2nd chapter in a hurry.

Wish more realistic research based on historical facts from Indian accounts were given as much importance as the British history. The book is not worth its money. Good try Alex