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''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

Trade Review
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

Queuing for the Queen

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    A Paperback / softback by Swéta Rana, Swéta Rana

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/07/2023
      ISBN13: 9781035900183, 978-1035900183
      ISBN10: 1035900181

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''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

      Trade Review
      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

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