A Son of the Immortals

A Son of the Immortals is a novel by Louis Tracy, first published in 1917. The story is set in India and revolves around the life of a young Englishman named John Falconer. John is the son of a British officer and a beautiful Indian princess. He is raised in India and is fluent in both English and Hindi.As John grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the cultural differences between the British and Indian people. He struggles to find his place in society and often feels torn between his loyalty to his British heritage and his love for India and its people.The novel follows John as he navigates his way through various challenges, including a love triangle with two women from different backgrounds, a dangerous mission to rescue a British officer from a group of rebels, and a political conspiracy that threatens to undermine the stability of the British Raj.Throughout the book, Tracy explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. He paints a vivid picture of life in India during the early 20th century, capturing the beauty and complexity of the country and its people.Overall, A Son of the Immortals is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the British Raj and the complex relationship between India and Britain during this period of history.1909. Tracy (who also wrote under the pseudonym Gordon Holmes) was a prolific novelist and mystery writer. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.