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Just married, a young Austrian woman arrives in Rangoon in 1953 with her Burmese husband, only to discover he is the Prince of Hsipaw, ruler of an autonomous state in Burma's Shan mountains. Welcomed by hundreds of well-wishers with colorful banners and music, she immerses herself in the Shan lifestyle, learning the language, culture, and history. As the Princess of Hsipaw, she falls in love with the land and its people, working alongside her husband to modernize their country. Their efforts to improve education and healthcare earn them popularity as a ruling couple in Southeast Asia. However, their idyllic life is shattered by a violent military coup in 1962, irrevocably changing her existence. Inge Sargent recounts her extraordinary journey, detailing the social, religious, and political events she experienced. She reflects on her role as a "reluctant ruler" and her partnership with her husband, which both perplexed and inspired those around her. Amidst the military threats to her life and her children's, she embodies determination and bravery against a ruthless regime. This narrative reveals the tragic destruction of happiness and the truth behind the overthrow of one of Burma's beloved leaders.
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Twilight over Burma, Inge Sargent
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- 1994
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