The Blood-Tax

The Blood-Tax: A Military Romance is a novel written by Dorothea Gerard and originally published in 1902. The story follows the character of Major Hugh Ingelow, a British soldier stationed in India during the late 19th century. Ingelow is tasked with leading a regiment of Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, in the midst of a rebellion against British rule.As Ingelow navigates the complexities of the conflict, he becomes romantically involved with a local woman named Sita, who is also involved in the rebellion. The two must navigate their feelings for each other while also dealing with the larger political and military issues at play.The novel explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the tensions that arise between colonizers and colonized people. It also delves into the complexities of love and loyalty in the midst of war.Overall, The Blood-Tax: A Military Romance is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the British colonization of India.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.