This book tells the absorbing story of a remarkable lady, Parukutty Neithyaramma, set in the kingdom of Cochin in the South of India in the first part of the 20th century. She was the Consort to the reigning King - Raja Rama Varma XVI- whom she had married when she was just 14. He was then the Heir Apparent and aged 31 at that time. He was struck by her strong personality and character. Over the years, Parukutty demonstrated an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an inquisitiveness to learn and understand the finer points of statecraft and she remained fiercely possessive. Raja Rama Varma XI reigned for 18 years till his death in 1932. During these years, the British ruled most of India directly and had a strong influence on the courts of the princely states. How Parukutty broke many social barriers, thought far ahead of her times, and countered the moves of the British is covered in this book. She espoused the nationalist movement but stepped down from the limelight when she ceased to be the Ruler’s Consort following the demise of her husband,  The authors - Raghu and Pushpa Palat-are prolific writers. They use their ability to describe minute detail to great advantage in telling an interesting story of people, places, and palaces.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prem-rao9/message