How Long to Read Beneath an Indian Sky

How Long Does it Take to Read Beneath an Indian Sky?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 35 minutes to read Beneath an Indian Sky by Renita D'Silva

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An unforgettable and heart-wrenching story of love, betrayal and family secrets. In colonial India a young woman finds herself faced with an impossible choice, the consequences of which will echo through the generations... 1928. In British-ruled India, headstrong Sita longs to choose her own path, but her only destiny is a good marriage. After a chance meeting with a Crown Prince leads to a match, her family's status seems secured and she moves into the palace, where peacocks fill the gardens and tapestries adorn the walls. But royal life is far from simple, and her failure to provide an heir makes her position fragile. Soon Sita is on the brink of losing everything, and the only way to save herself could mean betraying her oldest friend... 2000. When Priya's marriage ends in heartbreak, she flees home to India and the palace where her grandmother, Sita, once reigned as Queen. But as grandmother and granddaughter grow closer, Priya has questions. Why is Sita so reluctant to accept that her royal status ended with Independence? And who is the mysterious woman who waits patiently at the palace gates day after day? Soon Priya uncovers a secret Sita has kept for years - and which will change the shape of her life forever... A breathtaking journey through India from British rule to Independence and beyond; a world of green hills, cardamom-scented air, and gold thread glinting in the sun, brought to life by Renita D'Silva's exquisite writing. If you love Kathryn Hughes, Dinah Jefferies or Kristin Hannah, this is the novel for you. What readers are saying about Renita D'Silva: 'WOW!!... I was absolutely blown away by this book and couldn't put it down. I'm going straight to Amazon to buy another book by Renita D'Silva - I need more! Just incredible... this is an absolutely stunning book which I can't praise enough.' Roxanne Starr, 5 stars 'So compelling I literally didn't want to put it down... A sheer joy to read and I am putting myself out on a limb by saying this is the best book I have read in this genre this year... A truly outstanding book.' Best Crime Books and More, 5 stars 'Every now and again a book comes along that I can't stop thinking about long after I've turned the last page. A Daughter's Courage was one of those books... An absolutely beautiful story... I really can't say anything that will adequately describe how much I enjoyed this book so I will just say that I highly recommend it... I loved every minute of it.' Twin Spin, 5 stars 'Renita D'Silva has done it again... Truly sensational story... Stunning... Remarkable and overwhelming... Renita's words are like liquid gold... This book even took over my dreams. My mind was completely mesmerised... I cannot recommend this book enough.' Little Miss No Sleep, 5 stars 'Heartrending... beautiful... a dream... I did not just love this book, I actually LIVED it. A Daughter's Courage is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.' Relax and Read Book Reviews, 5 stars

How long is Beneath an Indian Sky?

Beneath an Indian Sky by Renita D'Silva is 452 pages long, and a total of 113,904 words.

This makes it 153% the length of the average book. It also has 139% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beneath an Indian Sky Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 22 minutes to read Beneath an Indian Sky aloud.

What Reading Level is Beneath an Indian Sky?

Beneath an Indian Sky is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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