The House Of Scindea (1863)

The House of Scindea is a historical novel written by John Hope and published in 1863. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Z������phi�����l, who is the daughter of the R�����j����� of Scindea, a small kingdom in central India.Z������phi�����l is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is trained in the arts of warfare and diplomacy by her father. When her father dies, Z������phi�����l is forced to flee from Scindea and seek refuge in the neighboring kingdom of Gwalior, where she becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and romance.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a turbulent and rapidly changing world. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in 19th century India, including the customs, traditions, and social structures of the time.Overall, The House of Scindea is a gripping and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of India during a pivotal period of transition and change.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.