Description
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th-century India, this sweeping epic chronicles the extraordinary life of Ashton Pelham-Martyn, an Englishman raised in Hindu traditions. Torn between his heritage and his British identity, Ashton finds himself entangled in a passionate and perilous love affair with an Indian princess, a union that defies the rigid social and political boundaries of the era. As the subcontinent teeters on the brink of rebellion, Ashton's divided loyalties are tested amidst a landscape of imperial ambition, deep camaraderie, and the profound clash between East and West. M.M. Kaye masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and cultural complexity, bringing the vibrant, volatile world of colonial India to vivid life with meticulous historical detail and profound insight into the human heart.
Available Editions
paperback
St. Martin's Griffin
Published Jan 15, 1997
960 pages
ISBN: 9780312151256
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye.