Description
'Beautifully sensitive, quietly reflective, this absorbing tale about a group of strangers brought together following the death of Queen Elizabeth II is an absolute triumph.' LoveReading debut of the month One queue. 250,000 people. Twenty-four life-changing hours. A young boy wearing a cereal box crown, impatiently dragging his mother behind him. A friendly man in a khaki raincoat, talking about his beloved Leeds United to anyone who will listen. An elderly woman who has lived her life alongside the Queen, and is just hoping she'll make it to the end of the queue to say goodbye. And among them, a British Indian mother and daughter, driven apart by their differences, embarking on a pilgrimage which neither of them yet know will change their lives forever. Full of secrets and surprises, this uplifting novel celebrates not only the remarkable woman who defined an era and a country, but also the diverse and unique people she served for so long.
A warm and uplifting novel about a British Indian mother and daughter and their journey across 24 hours queuing to see the Queen lying in state.
About the Author
Sweta Rana was born into a Gujarati family in Birmingham, and now lives in south London. She studied Philosophy and Theology at Oxford before doing a Master's in Publishing at UCL. After working briefly in editorial at Orion, she moved into designing and managing commercial websites. Sweta has enjoyed writing ever since she was a child, always taking any opportunity she can to write fiction pieces, film reviews, or articles on Indian culture. Queuing for the Queen is her first novel. In her spare time, Sweta takes Hindi language classes, sings soprano in a chamber choir, and volunteers for a mental health charity.
Reviews
A touching portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship set against one of the most iconic moments in recent history. -- The Sun
An uplifting novel celebrating the Queen and the group of strangers brought together following her death -- Bella
'an astute debut' -- The Belfast Telegraph
This novel celebrates not only the Queen but the diverse people she served. Among them are a British Indian mother and daughter separated by their differences but together in pilgrimage, unaware how it will change their lives. -- The Sunday Post, P.S. Magazine
incredibly gorgeous novel... Queuing for the Queen is a special and wholesome novel, which will leave the reader uplifted and with a huge smile on their face. -- The Debut Digest
"Beautifully sensitive, quietly reflective, this absorbing tale about a group of strangers brought together following the death of Queen Elizabeth II is an absolute triumph. " * Love Reading Debut of the Month *
This is an absolutely wonderful read - full of all kinds of strangers brought together by their common purpose. Most of all, though, it's the story of Rani - the mother - and Tania - her daughter... Queuing for the Queen is just such a wonderful little book - and I do urge you to read it. -- The Bishop's Stortford Independent
Queuing for the Queen is such a wonderful little read, I loved it. -- The Bishop's Stortford Independent
Book Information
ISBN 9781035900183
Author Sweta Rana
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Aria
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A warm and uplifting novel about a British Indian mother and daughter and their journey across 24 hours queuing to see the Queen lying in state.
About the Author
Sweta Rana was born into a Gujarati family in Birmingham, and now lives in south London. She studied Philosophy and Theology at Oxford before doing a Master's in Publishing at UCL. After working briefly in editorial at Orion, she moved into designing and managing commercial websites. Sweta has enjoyed writing ever since she was a child, always taking any opportunity she can to write fiction pieces, film reviews, or articles on Indian culture. Queuing for the Queen is her first novel. In her spare time, Sweta takes Hindi language classes, sings soprano in a chamber choir, and volunteers for a mental health charity.
Reviews
A touching portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship set against one of the most iconic moments in recent history. -- The Sun
An uplifting novel celebrating the Queen and the group of strangers brought together following her death -- Bella
'an astute debut' -- The Belfast Telegraph
This novel celebrates not only the Queen but the diverse people she served. Among them are a British Indian mother and daughter separated by their differences but together in pilgrimage, unaware how it will change their lives. -- The Sunday Post, P.S. Magazine
incredibly gorgeous novel... Queuing for the Queen is a special and wholesome novel, which will leave the reader uplifted and with a huge smile on their face. -- The Debut Digest
"Beautifully sensitive, quietly reflective, this absorbing tale about a group of strangers brought together following the death of Queen Elizabeth II is an absolute triumph. " * Love Reading Debut of the Month *
This is an absolutely wonderful read - full of all kinds of strangers brought together by their common purpose. Most of all, though, it's the story of Rani - the mother - and Tania - her daughter... Queuing for the Queen is just such a wonderful little book - and I do urge you to read it. -- The Bishop's Stortford Independent
Queuing for the Queen is such a wonderful little read, I loved it. -- The Bishop's Stortford Independent
Book Information
ISBN 9781035900183
Author Sweta Rana
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Aria
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
