The Rajah's Heir by C. Despard
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About this eBook
| Author | Despard, C. (Charlotte), 1844-1939 |
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| Title |
The Rajah's Heir A Novel in 3 volumes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) |
| Summary | "The Rajah's Heir" by Charlotte Despard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Tom Gregory, a young Englishman, who unexpectedly discovers that he is the heir to the wealth and legacy of the Rajah of Gumilcund, an Indian prince. As Tom grapples with his new identity and responsibilities, the narrative weaves themes of heritage, love, and the cultural contrasts between England and India. The opening of the novel presents a poignant prologue detailing the dying moments of the Rajah, who reflects on his life and the need to ensure the future of his people. He entrusts his loyal servant, Chunder Singh, with the mission of finding Tom, who is unaware that he has royal blood and responsibilities awaiting him. As the story transitions to England, the narrative focuses on Tom and his mother, Mrs. Gregory, as they navigate the implications of this sudden familial connection. Tom is portrayed as a contemplative youth, torn between his ordinary life and the extraordinary legacy now thrust upon him, setting the stage for an exploration of identity and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | India -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58486 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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