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Calcutta, 1756. In Indian Black Town, the beautiful, young Sati is believed to be possessed by the goddess Kali, and finds herself at the centre of a religious cult. In British White Town, Chief Magistrate Holwell and Governor Drake come together to face a common enemy, Siraj Uddaulah, the young nawab in Murshidabad. When the nawab finally descends upon Calcutta with a huge army, it’s too late for those British residents who have not fled the city in time. Locked into Fort William with a large number of the Black Town population, these British prisoners spend a night of horror that would become legend of the history of the Raj. A sweeping, fictionalised chronicle of the notorious incident of the Black Hole of Calcutta in 1756 that would later be used to justify the British empire’s colonisation of India.
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Historical drama blending Indian and British perspectives.
Who is this book for?
A Far Horizon offers a vivid glimpse into a pivotal moment in Indian history, blending perspectives from both Indian and British characters. If you're interested in stories that explore the complexities of colonial past with a mix of drama and historical detail, this book provides a compelling read that brings the event to life with depth.
