The Winds of the World by Talbot Mundy

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Author Mundy, Talbot, 1879-1940
Title The Winds of the World
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Winds of the World" by Talbot Mundy is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of loyalty, war, and intrigue against the backdrop of British colonial India, focusing particularly on the relationships and tensions between British officers and Indian soldiers. The story begins with the disciplined life of Risaldar-Major Ranjoor Singh, a Sikh cavalry officer, as he navigates military exercises and the noticeable undercurrent of impending conflict. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ranjoor Singh as he leads his squadron in a field exercise, all while the political atmosphere is thick with suspicion and the hint of war. Despite his physical discomfort from an old injury, Singh is attentive to his squadron, highlighting his deep commitment to his men. The plot thickens as rumors of Yasmini, a woman of mysterious charm and potential political significance, spread among the soldiers. As Singh covertly navigates his feelings for her, the tension of an impending upheaval grows. The opening sets the stage for a complex interplay of personal emotions and broader political stakes, hinting at an impending journey that intertwines personal loyalty and national duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6751
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 20, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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