Karl Heiner Busse Books

This is Ireland seen through the loving eyes of a novelist and a stranger - the lilt of the voices, the laughter of the children, the smell of the wet earth, and the warm, heady friendliness of the pubs are evoked here with amused understanding and a matchless vitality.

The story of Anita Delgadová, a Spanish dancer who married an Indian maharaja and became an Indian princess almost overnight, is based on true events. Alongside Anita, readers are transported to India during the era of extravagant maharajas, entering a world of fairy-tale splendor that no longer exists. The tale of Anita and the maharaja of Kapurthala is not merely a romantic narrative about the gifts of love; it also highlights cultural differences and the unique relationship between India and Europe, revealing the challenges that arise from these contrasts. Moreover, it is a poignant account of the end of an era in Indian history, featuring real individuals with their problems, desires, and passions that often lead to actions they later despise, resulting in betrayal, lies, and deceit. Ultimately, Anita's fairy-tale story ended in disaster, becoming the most notorious scandal in India during the period of modern British colonization.