The Star Of India (1886)

The Star of India is a novel written by Henry Sade and originally published in 1886. The book is set in colonial India during the 19th century and follows the story of a young British officer named Captain George Talboys. Talboys is sent to India to serve in the British army and is quickly drawn into a web of intrigue and danger.As he navigates the complex political and social landscape of India, Talboys becomes obsessed with a legendary diamond known as the Star of India. The diamond is said to have magical powers and is coveted by both British and Indian officials. Talboys becomes determined to find the diamond and claim it for himself, but his quest leads him down a dangerous path.Along the way, Talboys meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a corrupt British official, and a group of rebels fighting for Indian independence. As he becomes more deeply involved in the struggle for power in India, Talboys must confront his own beliefs and values and decide where his loyalties lie.The Star of India is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of colonialism, nationalism, and cultural identity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India and the complex relationships between British and Indian people during this period of history.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.