Intrigued by the British Empire’s exile of the Burmese king in the late 19th century, Mumbai-based financier Sudha Shah decided to learn more about the fate of the royal family. Her curiosity led her throughout India and Myanmar, where she uncovered the intricate story of the king, his proud queen and their four daughters, all of whom were forced to leave royal grandeur for life in a remote village. Shah’s extensive research on this family’s difficult, yet transformative journey spurred the book...