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Name: The Far Pavilions
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: M.M. Kaye

The Far Pavilions follows the life of Ashton Pelham‑Martyn, an Englishman adopted into a Hindu household, as he navigates love for Juli, an Indian princess, against the backdrop of the Afghan Wars. The story weaves themes of divided loyalties, steadfast friendships, and high adventure, highlighting the cultural tensions between East and West during the British presence in India.

First publish date: 1978

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: M.M. Kaye

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