Colonel Thorndyke's Secret: Restored Classics to Go Edition
Dec 2015 · Otbebookpublishing
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A tale of intrigue, murder, dacoits (highwaymen) all taking place in British India... A British soldier has stolen a diamond bracelet from a Hindu idol. Colonel Thorndyke gets hold of the item. He is subsequently sent to England, where he dies of wounds received in India. He bequeaths the bracelet to his relatives, having told his brother about it, but not its whereabouts. Meanwhile back in India the theft has caused quite a stir and a group of faithful Indians regard it as their religious duty to reclaim the jewel at any cost. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
A tale of intrigue, murder, dacoits (highwaymen) all taking place in British India... A British soldier has stolen a diamond bracelet from a Hindu idol. Colonel Thorndyke gets hold of the item. He is subsequently sent to England, where he dies of wounds received in India. He bequeaths the bracele...
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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). (Wikipedia)
George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's F...
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