The Rajah of Dah

"The Rajah of Dah" by George Manville Fenn is an adventure novel set in Burma during the late 1800s, focusing on sixteen-year-old Ned who accompanies his uncle, a naturalist, on a thrilling expedition after finishing school. The story details their encounters with both the beauty and perils of an exotic land, from interactions with British settlers to facing the local power, embodied by a tyrannical rajah. Early excitement turns to suspense as Ned and his uncle navigate unfamiliar territories, negotiate cultural clashes, and become entwined in intricate local politics. A key plot point emerges when the rajah becomes increasingly interested in a British girl, setting the stage for a series of adventures filled with mystery and danger amid Burma's lush and perilous landscape.