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After the death of his parents, young Ashton Pelham-Martyn is brought up as a Hindu in a remote corner of British India. As an adult soldier he returns to the subcontinent, where his love for a princess and his dual heritage propel him into a narrative interwoven with adventure and romance. The story explores his internal conflict as he navigates the loyalty demanded by his military duty and the emotional pull of his heart, set against the backdrop of colonial India.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: M.M. Kaye
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