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Classics
During the summer of 1839, Queen Victoria heard of a soon-to-be-published novel, which was going to expose a gruesome aspect of her Indian dominions. Intrigued, she summoned Richard Bentley and demanded to see page proofs... See More
Romance
Discover the love, passion and heartbreak through the ages in this collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities... See More
RomanceDiscover the love, passion and heartbreak through the ages in this collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities... See More
Romance
Musaicum Books presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle... See More
History
The promise of the child was more than fulfilled in the girl now budding into early womanhood; and her appearance was so remarkable that, while many of her old friends in the bazaar now rarely ventured to accost her, and... See More
HistoryThis is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More
Historical Fiction
This novel shows the remarkable and romantic events, connected with the rise of the Mahratta power, which happened in the 17th century in India. The book depicts the fates of great warriors of the epoch and of common people... See More
RomanceThe favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee... See More
Romance
e-artnow presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A... See More
RomanceGood Press presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Adopted and raised by a thug, Ameer Ali committed around 719 murders in his lifetime just by the use of a 'roomal', strangling his prey with his grip, thus preventing any noise from being heard. Philip Meadows Taylor's... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Confessions of a Thug was one of the best-selling crime novels of the 19th century, and was the most influential novel about India prior to Rudyard Kipling's Kim (1901). Written by Philip Meadows Taylor in 1839, it was based... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
The Thuggee cult of India in the 19th century was widely prevalent. 'Confessions of a thug' is the earliest account of the same, from the British point of view. It was a best-seller in 19th-century Britain, becoming the... See More
RomanceThe favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee... See More
RomanceThe favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee... See More
Historical Fiction
Towards the close of a day of intense heat, about the middle of the month of June, 1788, a party consisting of many persons might be seen straggling over the plain which extends southwards from the Fort of Adoni, and which... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Confessions of a Thug is an English novel written by Philip Meadows Taylor in 1839 based on the Thuggee cult in British India. It was a best-seller in 19th-century Britain, becoming the British Empire's most sensational... See More
Classics
This historical novel is set in one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee is still popular in the country; and her memory is reverenced, not only as the... See More
Classics
This collection includes 4 historical novels, set in India: TARA: A MAHRATTA TALE BY PHILIP MEADOWS TAYLOR CONFESSIONS OF A THUG BY PHILIP MEADOWS TAYLOR KIM BY RUDYARD KIPLING THE GREAT MOGUL BY LOUIS TRACY See More
Historical Fiction
The favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee... See More
RomanceA Noble Queen (Volume I, II & III of 3) - A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor The favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
As nearly twenty years have elapsed since the original publication of this Work, a revised edition might, but for the present absorbing interest of Indian affairs, be considered unnecessary. On its first appearance... See More
A Noble Queen (Volume II of III) - A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor The favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most... See More
RomanceA Noble Queen (Volume I of 3) - A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor The favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most... See More
NonfictionCONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME. _BOOK I._ CHAPTER PAGE I. THE CATARACT OF THE KRISHNA 1 II. "A NIGHT'S VIGIL" 25 III. THE PRIESTS OF MOODGUL 44 IV. AN INSULT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES 54 V. A NEW ARRIVAL 80 VI. THE STORM... See More