M. M. Kaye (1908-2004) was born and grew up in Simla, India. Her grandfather, father, brother and husband all served the Raj. M. M. Kaye won worldwide fame for The Far Pavilions, which became a best-seller on publication in 1978.
She also wrote a series of detective novels, including Death in Kashmir and Death in Zanzibar, and an autobiography, published in three volumes, collectively entitled Share of Summer: The Sun in the Morning, Golden Afternoon, and Enchanted Evening.
Once upon a time, there was the most beautiful, extraordinary princess. At least, until the day of her christening, when a grumpy fairy placed a spell to make her ORDINARY!
Princess Amethyst Alexandra Araminta Adelaide Aurelia Anne (also known as Princess Amy) doesn't mind being ordinary- she gets to play in the woods, and run about to her heart's content!
But when she realises that her parents intend for her to marry a dreary prince, she must take matters into her own hands.
She may have been born ordinary, but Princess Amy's adventures are nothing but!
Is Princess Amy your #GirlHero? Check out the other stories in our #GirlHero collection- which character is your favourite?
A Wrinkle in Time
Pollyanna
Pride and Prejudice
Annie
Ballet Shoes
Chinese Cinderella
The Borrowers
A Little Princess
Anne of the Green Gables
Little Women
The Secret Garden
