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In "A Sovereign Remedy," Flora Annie Webster Steel crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the transformative power of love against the backdrop of colonial India. Steel's prose is infused with vibrant imagery and an acute sense of place, blending elements of local folklore and social commentary. The novel's literary style reflects the intricacies of both British and Indian narratives, drawing readers into a rich tapestry of human experience that questions notions of power and belonging in a changing world. Flora Annie Webster Steel, a British author and prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, had a profound connection to I...
The breathtaking island of Makassang, in the Java Sea, is the setting for this tremendous historical novel. Piracy, plundering and barbarism are rife. The ageing Rajah, threatened by rebellion, enlists the help of Richard Marriott - baronet's son-turned-buccaneer, but Richard falls for the Rajah's daughter.