Publication

1981 - Corgi Books, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

199,500 words, Guess

Page Count

798 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Better World BooksKO-984-217
  • Better World BooksKO-282-830
  • Open LibraryOL31883322M

Classifications

  • DDCC813/.54

Description

A magnificent love story unfolds against the backdrop of exotic splendor and stirring deeds as young Englishwomaan Laura Hewitt journeys to the East to the fabled fiefdom of the Zemindar, Guardian of the Earth. He is Oliver Erskine, hereeditary ruler of his private kingdom, commander of his own native army - and brother of the man she loves. Subject to Britain's Queen, but also a son of India,, he walks the tightrope between treason to the Crown and betrayal of his own native land, a world both beautiful and dangerous, lit with splendor and torn by despair. Challenged by Erskine to plumb India's innermost secrets, Laura's quest puts her in thrall to the Zemindar himself, arrogant and demanding, lustful and compassionate, tender and persuasive. He infuriates her, invades her soul - and claims her as his own, forcing her to confront her own divided loyalties, her own mutinous heart.

Subjects

Topics

RomansFictionHistoryHistoireIndia, fictionFiction, romance, generalHistorical romantic fiction

Places

Times

Siege, 18571857 (Siège)

Other Editions

  • ZemindarCorgi Books1981-01-01
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