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Manohar Malgonkar

    Manohar Malgonkar was een Indiase auteur die in het Engels schreef, bekend om zowel zijn fictie als non-fictie werken. Zijn romans, vaak gesitueerd tegen de achtergrond van de turbulente periode voor en na de Indiase onafhankelijkheid, kenmerken zich door actie en avontuur. Malgonkar putte uit het rijke sociaal-historische milieu van zijn tijd, waarbij hij thema's van actie en avontuur verkende. Naast fictie schreef hij ook non-fictie, waaronder biografieën en geschiedenis.

    Spy in Amber
    THE GARLAND KEEPERS
    Combat of Shadows
    • Combat of Shadows

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      4,2(19)Tarief

      Ruby Miranda grapples with intense emotions as she navigates her turbulent feelings for Harry Winton, the British manager of a tea estate in Assam. Her deep resentment towards Harry, who rejected her love, is matched by her self-loathing for her reliance on him. Meanwhile, Harry enjoys a seemingly perfect life, marked by authority, a picturesque home, and solitude amidst the lush Assam highlands. The story explores themes of love, dependence, and the complexities of human relationships against a rich cultural backdrop.

      Combat of Shadows
    • THE GARLAND KEEPERS

      • 222bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      3,4(6)Tarief

      The sudden death of Deputy Superintendent Om Prakash Agarwal uncovers a tangled mix of political intrigue, a baffling bank fraud, and the hidden truths of a mysterious Swami. As the investigation unfolds, the disappearance of Agarwal's diary, filled with sensitive official secrets, exacerbates the chaos within the administration. This gripping narrative explores the intersections of power, corruption, and the quest for truth amidst a backdrop of shocking revelations.

      THE GARLAND KEEPERS
    • In the eerie silence of the Ragyabas monastery, nestled in the icy splendour of the Himalayas, a riveting drama unfolds. Fearing Chinese intrusion, the Head Lama of the monastery orders the transfer of the Panchen Lama's priceless jewels to the Indian government for safe keeping. When the Chinese learn of the plan, they send to New Delhi two of their most ruthless spies-the deadly Chomo Jung, and the beautiful Pempem Kachin, who is well versed in the art of using her wiles to achieve her ends. As the adventure plays out in the vast emptiness of the Himalayas and the murky corridors of Lutyens' Delhi, the seamiest sides of human nature are revealed. Brimming with suspense and tension, Spy in Amber is an iconic espionage thriller from one of India's most outstanding storytellers.

      Spy in Amber