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Nayantara is a rebel. Born in the royal house of Sonal Mohur, she and her older brother, Devendra Singh lose their parents in a tragic accident in Nayantara's childhood. The ex Maharaja decrees his granddaughter must be schooled in England. Lonely at first she makes friends, especially with two French girls. Though a gold medallist the Maharaja rejects her desire to go on for a doctorate. A royal match is found for her. After a big blowup with the grandparents ...
The Wake of the Kingfisher is about a young American professor of Anthropology who comes to study the Hambari, an Indian tribe, and finds India endlessly fascinating. One morning in his host's garden, he comes upon a beautiful young girl. Together they watch the blue fire of a Kingfisher, and fall in love. Overcoming opposition, they are married. Now it is Ayesha's turn to learn about Kit's country. And then a grave crisis threatens to tear the marriage apart. ...