Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The Memoirs of a Maharaja's Mistress
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Mistress Of Polrudden
Author: E. V. Thompson
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 1405519088
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
When Dewi Morgan arrives at Polrudden Manor, it is to find a disappointing welcome. She had expected to take up the position of governess to Nathan Jago's son, Beville but Nathan is determined to have a local girl for the post. It takes a dramatic rescue for Nathan to have a change of heart and by then Dewi's gentle ways and sense of fun have made her a favourite with the entire household. Cornwall in the early years of the nineteenth century is a place of social upheaval and change. With the welfare of the villagers always at the front of his mind, Nathan is eager to build a proper harbour at Pentuan, which will bring increased prosperity and trade. But there are those who think an ex prize fighter has no business as Master of Polrudden... There are disappointments, too, in affairs of the heart. Nathan is much taken by Sir Kenwyn Penhaligan's beautiful niece Abigail, but she has given her affections elsewhere, though is eager to extend the hand of friendship. And meanwhile Dewi makes herself an indispensable member of the household, trying to disguise her growing affection for the handsome Cornishman who is her master...
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 1405519088
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
When Dewi Morgan arrives at Polrudden Manor, it is to find a disappointing welcome. She had expected to take up the position of governess to Nathan Jago's son, Beville but Nathan is determined to have a local girl for the post. It takes a dramatic rescue for Nathan to have a change of heart and by then Dewi's gentle ways and sense of fun have made her a favourite with the entire household. Cornwall in the early years of the nineteenth century is a place of social upheaval and change. With the welfare of the villagers always at the front of his mind, Nathan is eager to build a proper harbour at Pentuan, which will bring increased prosperity and trade. But there are those who think an ex prize fighter has no business as Master of Polrudden... There are disappointments, too, in affairs of the heart. Nathan is much taken by Sir Kenwyn Penhaligan's beautiful niece Abigail, but she has given her affections elsewhere, though is eager to extend the hand of friendship. And meanwhile Dewi makes herself an indispensable member of the household, trying to disguise her growing affection for the handsome Cornishman who is her master...
Maharaja's Mistress
Author: Susan Stephens
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459212142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Monte Carlo is abuzz with news that Ram Varindha—young, hot and royal—is without a co-driver for the biggest rally event of the year. Though it's been years since she last saw him, Mia leaps at the chance to get up close with the maharaja! With time to spare before he takes on more serious royal duties, bedding this beauty is top of Ram's list. But Mia has long known Ram's reputation. Is she just in for the hottest few nights of her life, or could her dream of finally taming Ram's playboy ways become reality?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459212142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Monte Carlo is abuzz with news that Ram Varindha—young, hot and royal—is without a co-driver for the biggest rally event of the year. Though it's been years since she last saw him, Mia leaps at the chance to get up close with the maharaja! With time to spare before he takes on more serious royal duties, bedding this beauty is top of Ram's list. But Mia has long known Ram's reputation. Is she just in for the hottest few nights of her life, or could her dream of finally taming Ram's playboy ways become reality?
NOTHING BUT!
Author: Brigadier Samir Bhattacharya
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482814765
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
This is the second part of the six part saga titled "NOTHING BUT " and subtitled 'THE LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM.' It is a the story of India's political struggle to get total freedom from the British Raj. The many sacrifices made by our great young martyrs and political leaders. The Indian Army's contribution and sacrifices during the Second World War and the emergence and death of the Indian National Army under Subhas Chander Bose and it covers the period 1920--1947 upto Independence..
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482814765
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
This is the second part of the six part saga titled "NOTHING BUT " and subtitled 'THE LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM.' It is a the story of India's political struggle to get total freedom from the British Raj. The many sacrifices made by our great young martyrs and political leaders. The Indian Army's contribution and sacrifices during the Second World War and the emergence and death of the Indian National Army under Subhas Chander Bose and it covers the period 1920--1947 upto Independence..
In Parallel Worlds
Author: S.P. Mookerjee
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9352062418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
"Set in the sleepy sea side town of Gopalpur-on-Sea on the East Coast of India, this is the story of the mock-colonial world of the Coromandel Villa Hotel, whose owner, Arjun Roy tried to escape from the urban life of Calcutta, and his girl Friday Jennifer Da Costa. The story goes back in time and place to trace the early childhood years of Arjun and his beautiful older sister Bula, as well as the unhappy past of Jennifer in Calcutta. It is also the story of Shanti the demented beggar girl who scavenges food from the hotel and of Feni, her foster mother who picks rags for a living and who had been branded a ‘witch’ in her native village. Gopalpur is a refuge for them too. On the “accursed day” Appaya the grizzled old cook of the Coromandel Villa Hotel finds a plastic doll on the beach, which he brings back as it might make a present for his daughter back home. This seemingly irrelevant event, sets in motion, in his mind, a chain of events that will eventually change the Coromandel Villa Hotel for ever… "
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9352062418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
"Set in the sleepy sea side town of Gopalpur-on-Sea on the East Coast of India, this is the story of the mock-colonial world of the Coromandel Villa Hotel, whose owner, Arjun Roy tried to escape from the urban life of Calcutta, and his girl Friday Jennifer Da Costa. The story goes back in time and place to trace the early childhood years of Arjun and his beautiful older sister Bula, as well as the unhappy past of Jennifer in Calcutta. It is also the story of Shanti the demented beggar girl who scavenges food from the hotel and of Feni, her foster mother who picks rags for a living and who had been branded a ‘witch’ in her native village. Gopalpur is a refuge for them too. On the “accursed day” Appaya the grizzled old cook of the Coromandel Villa Hotel finds a plastic doll on the beach, which he brings back as it might make a present for his daughter back home. This seemingly irrelevant event, sets in motion, in his mind, a chain of events that will eventually change the Coromandel Villa Hotel for ever… "
Report of the Commission Appointed to Inquire Into the Administration of the Baroda State
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382822849
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 925
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382822849
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 925
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Narrative of the Visit to India of Their Majesties, King George V. and Queen Mary
Author: Sir John William Fortescue
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Durbars
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Durbars
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Lashes of Lightning
Author: Anoop Chandola
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663225001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Bijli Kandyal is an Indian Himalayan girl who has just returned home from gathering flowers to celebrate the last day of a spring festival. But after she arrives, she is horrified to find her polygamist father beating her mother. When she attempts to defend her mother, Bijli is beaten as well. The following day after she discloses the situation to a relative, Bijli and her mother are rescued by a family member and the girl is eventually taken to San Francisco by her maternal uncle, Gunanand, a radical, atheist engineer. While she is attending the University of California at Berkeley, Bijli’s uncle is killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street. One day when she finds some of his writings detailing social injustices, she decides to share them with her girlfriends, Maya, an African American undergraduate student majoring in South Asian studies and Indira, a Caucasian woman majoring in anthropology. As Gunanand’s stories are slowly unveiled, Bijli sets out on a vengeful journey that takes her back to her village to confront past wrongs. In this intriguing novella, an Indian Himalayan girl who escapes an abusive childhood to live in California eventually returns to her village to seek revenge.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663225001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Bijli Kandyal is an Indian Himalayan girl who has just returned home from gathering flowers to celebrate the last day of a spring festival. But after she arrives, she is horrified to find her polygamist father beating her mother. When she attempts to defend her mother, Bijli is beaten as well. The following day after she discloses the situation to a relative, Bijli and her mother are rescued by a family member and the girl is eventually taken to San Francisco by her maternal uncle, Gunanand, a radical, atheist engineer. While she is attending the University of California at Berkeley, Bijli’s uncle is killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street. One day when she finds some of his writings detailing social injustices, she decides to share them with her girlfriends, Maya, an African American undergraduate student majoring in South Asian studies and Indira, a Caucasian woman majoring in anthropology. As Gunanand’s stories are slowly unveiled, Bijli sets out on a vengeful journey that takes her back to her village to confront past wrongs. In this intriguing novella, an Indian Himalayan girl who escapes an abusive childhood to live in California eventually returns to her village to seek revenge.
Maharani
Author: Jarmani Dass
Publisher: New Delhi : S. Chand
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher: New Delhi : S. Chand
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Life and Times of Maharaja Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana of Nepal
Author: Ishwari Prasad
Publisher: APH Publishing
ISBN: 9788170247562
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Biography of Joodha Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, 1875-1952, ruler of Nepal.
Publisher: APH Publishing
ISBN: 9788170247562
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Biography of Joodha Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, 1875-1952, ruler of Nepal.