In Search of Amrit Kaur: An Indian Princess in Wartime Paris | Livia Manera Sambuy

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00:00 - Teaser
00:44 - Overview
02:46 - Intro
04:54 - What inspired you to write a book about Amrit Kaur?
09:13 - What research did you do to bring Amrit Kaur's story to life in your book?
13:38 - What can you tell us about Amrit Kaur's early life, education, and everything before Paris?
16:43 - What influence did Amrit Kaur's relationship with her parents and her time at boarding school have on her?
19:06 - Why is Amrit Kaur in Paris just before the outbreak of WW2?
20:29 - How is she caught in Paris?
23:17 - How does the information of Amrit Kaur being arrest get out?
24:13 - Were there any attempts at securing her freedom?
24:54 -  To what extent is it true that Amrit Kaur saved prisoners from Nazi internment camps?
27:12 - What was the most interesting or surprising thing you found during your 12 years of research?
28:34 - What could you say about Amrit Kaur's lesbian relationship?
31:49 - What happens to Amrit Kaur once she's released from the internment camp and how does she end up in America?
34:06 - Clearing the confusion between Dame Amrit Kaur and Amrit Kaur of Mandi
36:24 - How did you balance the personal and political aspects of Amrit Kaur's story?
38:29 - What message do you hope readers take away from the book?
40:06 - What challenges did you face whilst researching and writing this book?
42:11 - In what way did the research and writing the book impact you?
43:42 - Conclusion