One of the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World' The Far Pavilions is the story of an English man - Ashton Pelham-Martyn - brought up as a Hindu. it is the story of his passionate, but dangerous love for Juli, an Indian princess. It is the story of divided loyalties, of friendship that endures till death, of high adventure and of the clash between East and West. To the burning plains and snow-capped mountains of this great, humming continent, M.M. Kaye brings her exceptional gifts of storytelling and meticulous historical accuracy, plus her insight into the human heart. 'Magnificent' Evening Standard 'A long, romantic adventure story of the highest calibre... wildly exciting' Daily Telegraph
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Book Details
Imprint
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Year
2011
Dimensions
Width
42 mm
Height
198 mm
Length
129 mm
Weight
648 gr
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A BOOK THAT STAYS WITH YOUR SOUL
This is a book which one must read before they eventually leave this world. When you finish reading the last page you will sit back and reflect on what you have just done and thank yourself for going through all the emotions that you went through on having read it's pages.
The characters, the plot, the story and setting will transport you into a time that you wished you could have also lived in. Buy this book now and it will be worth the time you will spend to read it.
I read this while still at school in the '80s. Great fun. Brings to life another age in our country. Taught me a lot about how one can be open to all religions, cultures, and lead a richer, more beautiful life. Ash, the hero, is born English (Anglican?), but raised as a Hindu by his caretaker Sita after his parents die of cholera. Ash is also exposed to Islam and the way of NWFP life by his father'S friend. Then Ash's English antecedents are discovered and he is schooled in England... Sure, i...