Author: Kalbir Bains Publisher: ISBN: 9781543264067 Category : Languages : en Pages : 400
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Well thank you, Daddy ji! You have always said to me, from day one when you met me, that I would live under your roof as a daughter, not a daughter-in-law. Well, you have treated me like a daughter-in-law rather than a daughter by not telling me the truth about the home that I am living in.
Author: Flora Annie Steel Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1528788893 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 223
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“The Mercy of the Lord” is a 1894 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 – 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. “The Mercy of the Lord” is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and is not to be missed by lovers of short stories. The stories include: “The Mercy Of The Lord”, “Salt Duty”, “The Wisdom Of Our Lord Ganesh”, “The Son Of A King”, “The Birth Of Fire”, “The Gift Of Battle”, “The Value Of A Vote”, “Salt Of The Earth”, “An Appreciated Rupee”, “The Lake Of High Hope”, “Retaining Fees”, “His Chance”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “Tales of the Punjab” (1894), “The Flower of Forgiveness” (1894), and “The Potter's Thumb” (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay from “The Garden of Fidelity” by R. R. Clark.
Author: Annie Steel Flora Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 9359956198 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
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"The Mercy of the Lord" is a set of quick tales written through Flora Annie Steel, an English writer recognised for her works set in British India. The book offers a compilation of captivating memories that delve into the human revel in and discover numerous themes. The memories in "The Mercy of the Lord" offer readers a glimpse into the wealthy and numerous lifestyle of India, as well as the complexities of human nature. Flora Annie Steel, who lived in India for 22 years, brings her firsthand studies and deep expertise of the place to the narratives. Each story in the series affords a unique attitude, providing insights into the lives of different characters, their struggles, joys, and interactions. From memories that depict the mercy and compassion of the divine to memories featuring everyday people navigating demanding situations and dilemmas, the ebook encompasses more than a few feelings and conditions. Flora Annie Steel's writing fashion is characterised by means of shiny descriptions, evocative imagery, and a nuanced portrayal of cultural nuances. Through her storytelling, she ambitions to entertain, enlighten, and provoke notion, inviting readers to contemplate profound questions and respect the intricacies of the human condition.
Author: Amitav Ghosh Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN: 1429930810 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 565
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The first in an epic trilogy, Amitav Ghosh's Sea of Poppies is "a remarkably rich saga . . . which has plenty of action and adventure à la Dumas, but moments also of Tolstoyan penetration--and a drop or two of Dickensian sentiment" (The Observer [London]). At the heart of this vibrant saga is a vast ship, the Ibis. Her destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean shortly before the outbreak of the Opium Wars in China. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a diverse cast of Indians and Westerners on board, from a bankrupt raja to a widowed tribeswoman, from a mulatto American freedman to a free-spirited French orphan. As their old family ties are washed away, they, like their historical counterparts, come to view themselves as jahaj-bhais, or ship-brothers. The vast sweep of this historical adventure spans the lush poppy fields of the Ganges, the rolling high seas, and the exotic backstreets of Canton. With a panorama of characters whose diaspora encapsulates the vexed colonial history of the East itself, Sea of Poppies is "a storm-tossed adventure worthy of Sir Walter Scott" (Vogue).
Author: IbnESafi Publisher: Random House India ISBN: 8184002556 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 174
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To the world Imran may appear to be a rich, handsome buffoon with his sports car, eccentric dress sense and bizarre sense of humour—but in reality he possesses a razor-sharp mind, and the agility, strength and quick wits of the perfect spy. His colleagues at the secret service make fun of him, but little do they know that he is their mastermind chief X2—a man who can defeat any enemy and solve all mysteries. Detective Imran is spy-novelist Ibn-e Safi’s greatest creation and the bestselling Imran series are Urdu cult classics, translated into English for the first time. The House of Fear: Dead bodies have been found in an abandoned house, each bearing three identical dagger marks, exactly five inches apart. Who is behind these eerie murders? Only Imran can solve this mystery. The House of Fear is the first book in the Imran series. Shootout at the Rocks: Colonel Zargham knows he is in grave danger when he receives a three-inch wooden monkey in the mail. This is no ordinary threat, but a warning from the two-hundred-years-old Li Yu Ka, one of the world’s deadliest gangs. The monkey will be followed by a wooden snake, and then a wooden rooster, after which the colonel will be swiftly murdered. Only one man stands between Li Yu Ka and his death: genius sleuth, Ali Imran.
Author: Sujit Saraf Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 8184758286 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 295
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7 July 1924. Sultana Daku, notorious leader of a gang of bhantu dacoits that terrorized the towns and villages of the United Provinces, awaits Lt. Col. Samuel Pearce’s arrival in Haldwani jail. It is Sultana’s last night. In the morning he will be hanged. Wrapped in a haze of charas and nostalgia, the daku speaks all night as the Englishman listens. He recounts tales of incredible feats and narrow escapes, of the camaraderie he shared with his bhantu companions, of his love for the nautanki dancer Phulkanwar, and of the shocking betrayal that brought him to the gallows. But even as Pearce and the reader are drawn into Sultana’s confession, the contradictions that emerge reveal the daku’s own demons—his fears, superstitions and ruthless excesses—and an unshakeable belief in his criminal destiny that clashes all too often with his secret longings and hopes. Combining swashbuckling adventure with a moving story of human frailty and fortitude, The Confession of Sultana Daku is a grand narrative that is as mesmerizing as it is unsettling. Told with remarkable flair, passion and a rare sensitivity, it seals Sujit Saraf’s reputation as a master storyteller.
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