Winston Churchill
Fiona Macdonald
Examines the childhood, war years, political career, and personal life of the twentieth-century British statesman, soldier, and historian.
Read Time: ~9.5 hr
Indira
by Katherine Frank (2001)
About this book
Chronicles the life of Indira Nehru Gandhi, providing information on her relationship with her father, her role as India's third prime minister, her assassination by her own bodyguards, and other related topics.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreIndira Lead Character
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