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TOLD IN THE EAST is a historical novel of Colonial India by British writer, TALBOT MUNDY, first published by BOBBS MERRILL in 1920. The book is divided into three novellas, HOOKUM HAI, FOR THE SALT HE HAD EATEN, and MACHASSAN AH, which together tell the story of Sergeant William Brown, who is tasked with guarding a crossroads with a small contingent of men. As tensions rise, the story delves into themes of duty, colonialism, superstition, and the brewing rebellion that is about to engulf India. The opening of the book introduces us to the harsh Indian landscape, with Sergeant Brown managing his men as a blood-red sun goes down. As the tale unfolds, we see Brown grappling with the presence of a mysterious and seemingly malevolent fakir who claims to have the power to curse him. As Brown maintains order amidst a growing sense of unease, he encounters unsettling prophecies of impending bloodshed, hinting at the larger unrest that looms in the background. The tension escalates as Brown's rigid adherence to duty puts him at odds with the chaos around him, presaging the tumultuous events of the rebellion that is about to erupt.
TOLD IN THE EAST
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