Colonel Thorndyke's Secret

"Colonel Thorndyke's Secret" by G. A. Henty is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s, and it follows the story of Colonel Thorndyke, a British officer back from India with a war wound and a very important secret: a stolen diamond bracelet. He's set to tell all to his brother at their family home, but the bracelet's shady history and those hunting for it turn their lives upside down, bringing danger and moral problems. Squire John Thorndyke is worried about his brother George's sudden return, a colonel not in good health after serving in India. The story hints at the trouble around George’s secret diamond bracelet, which becomes a point of interest and also danger. John must protect his family while digging for the truth, facing threats from highwaymen and people from India tied to the bracelet's beginnings. His son, Mark, gets pulled into the drama without knowing, setting up a thrilling story of family loyalty, tough choices, and exciting adventures.