Based on the immortal Bengali classic by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Devi Chaudhurani tells the story of Prafulya a young village girl in the end of 18th Century Bengal and how she becomes the powerful bandit queen who dared to challenge the British Empire. It is a story of drama, action, morality, patriotism and high seas adventure. A must read for all young people, especially women.less