Anita Anand is a well-known author and journalist, with an impressive career spanning over 20 years. She has written for prestigious publications such as The Guardian, BBC, and The Sunday Times, and has also published several books that have received critical acclaim. Her latest book, “The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and the Raj,” tells the gripping and often overlooked story of Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who sought revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In an exclusive interview with us, Anita shares her inspiration behind writing this book and her journey as an author.

When asked about the inspiration behind “The Patient Assassin,” Anita revealed that she stumbled upon the story of Udham Singh while researching for her previous book, “Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary.” She was immediately drawn to the complex and fascinating character of Udham Singh and was amazed that his story was not widely known. “I couldn’t believe that such a significant event in history, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, could be forgotten and not taught in schools or remembered in popular culture,” Anita said. The more she delved into Udham Singh’s story, the more she felt a responsibility to share it with the world.

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