Flora Annie Webster Steel
Flora Annie Steel was a writer who lived in British India for 22 years. She was noted especially for books set in the Indian subcontinent or connected with it. Her novel On the Face of the Waters (1896) describes incidents in the Indian Mutiny.
On the Face of the Waters: A Tale of the Mutiny
Amidst the chaos of a rebellion, British lives in colonial India are thrown into turmoil, forcing them to confront difficult choices.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
English Fairy Tales
A knight's courage and a young girl's curiosity unleash adventures of dragons and bears in this collection of timeless tales.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
The Hosts of the Lord
In a world of cultural clashes and colonial rule, a group of Englishmen and local people find their lives connected and changed forever.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India
Discover a world of talking animals, brave princes, and magical helpers as villagers gather to share traditional stories filled with humor and important life lessons.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
In the Guardianship of God
In a colonial Indian prison, two men grapple with their past, as one seeks redemption through his story, challenging the very meaning of guilt.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
A Sovereign Remedy
Amidst scenic landscapes, two men sharing a name and a past collide, sparking a journey exploring identity, class, and the elusive pursuit of happiness.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
The Mercy of the Lord
In early 20th century colonial India, a youthful innocence confronts a complex society amid brewing conflicts, where mystic traditions intertwine with impending tragedy.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
From the Five Rivers
In a rural Indian village, a leader's longing for a son clashes with the birth of his daughter, sparking a conflict that challenges traditions and expectations.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
King-Errant
Orphaned at a young age, a boy must grow up quickly to defend his throne and become a legendary emperor.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
The Adventures of Akbar
A baby prince, on the run from enemies, must use his courage and quick wit to survive and become the king he was always meant to be.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
In the Tideway
Amidst societal expectations, characters grapple with love, loyalty, and hidden desires, caught in a web of complex relationships.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Miss Stuart's Legacy
A young woman travels to India to reunite with her father, only to find a complicated family life and a clash of cultures awaiting her.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
A Prince of Dreamers
In a world brimming with splendor and intrigue, an emperor grapples with the future of his dynasty while a singer challenges the limits of tradition.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Voices in the Night
In colonial India, amidst societal tensions, a horse racer and a governess find their lives entwined with complex characters amidst clashing cultures and a fog that obscures what's to come.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Red Rowans
Amidst the wild beauty of Scotland, a simple portrait leads to a kiss that sparks a whirlwind of love, doubt, and social expectations that could change two young lives forever.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Marmaduke
A soldier's homecoming stirs up old flames and family secrets, threatening the very foundation of his ancestral home.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
In the Permanent Way
In colonial India, an old watchman's faith is tested when tragedy strikes his family, forcing him to question his place between two worlds.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
The Flower of Forgiveness
. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of a sacred pilgrimage, devotees desperately seek redemption as social tensions ignite, forcing a confrontation with age-old traditions and inner demons.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
The Potter's Thumb
In colonial India, discover the lives of Englishmen stationed in a faraway place as they deal with cultural conflicts, unexpected relationships, and a mysterious potter's daughter.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
India Through the Ages: A Popular and Picturesque History of Hindustan
Explore the mysteries of ancient India as Aryan settlers meet existing cultures, setting the stage for dynasties and philosophical movements.
By Flora Annie Webster Steel