Six books titled The Mutiny Novels are about the First War of Independence 1857. These books tell the story from the British perspective and are re-issues. The First War of Independence was a turning point in the history of India and Britian. These novels set in the 19 to early 20 century England capture the anger, anxiety and anguish of the years.
Alice F. Jackson's A Brave Girl tells the story of Joan and Sara, sisters who live with their father in Mhow. Joan is a tomboy and is good with guns, while Sara is a housekeeper. At the time of the uprising they are forced to run away and take sanctuary in an English fort.
Bryda, the books is named after her, lives in England with her uncle Jack. Her parents live in India. She journeys to India to be with her parents. Her arrival coincides with the outbreak of war. Protected and guided by her friendly servant Wazir Ali, Bryda experiences adventure and kindness, fear, love and sympathy.
Eight Days is a story that spans eight days. Khizrabad becomes the scene of English heroism and sacrifice, conspiracy and brutality.
In the Heart of the Storm is a romantic story set at the time of the uprising.
Red Year is a story of a soldier Major Frank Malcolm and Winifred Mayne, the neice of a soldier stationed in Meerut.
A Brave Girl by Alice F. Jackson (Rs. 125),
Bryda by Louis Frances Field, DC Books (Rs. 175),
Eight Days by R.E. Forest (Rs. 425),
In The Heart of The Storm by Maxwell Gray (Rs. 395),
Lost In The Jungle by Augusta Marryat (Rs. 125),
The Red Year by Louis Tracy (Rs. 250) ,
Dhanpat Rai, better known as Munshi Premchand, was an ordinary man living an ordinary life in extraordinary times. His intimate experience of the lives of common people gave him insights that created a vast and vibrant world in his vivid stories, making him one of the most important chroniclers of the 20th century. His vision homes in straight to th extraordinary heart of his everyday characters as they go about their daily struggles, proving an inspiration to generations of readers. From a game of gulli-danda to the classic ale of an imaginative young boy’s love for his grandmother that transforms a pair of household tongs into a battle hero, Premchand’s compelling stories continue to hold readers spellbound.
His granddaughter Sara Rai brings a personal perspective to this book with family recollections and lovingly done translations. Premchand’s great granddaughter Lara Chandni pays tribute to her illustrious ancestor with an eye-catching cover and poster design created especially for this edition.
The Book Mine: Premchand's Kazaki And Other Marvellous Tales by Munshi Premchand, Rs. 299
The Colour Book is a journey from childhood memories and the feelings the colours can create, to the practicalities of mixing shades and creating a personal colour diary. A resource for artists of all ages.
The Colour Book by Sophie Benini Pietromarchi, Tara Books, Rs 700
