Set in early nineteenth century India, this adventure is the story of the infamous cult of Kali and the daring Englishman who posed as a "Thug" to penetrate its dark secret
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The story, which is as exciting as any I have read for a long time… Readable, vivid and spectacular. --C.P. Snow, Sunday Times
Simply as gripping exotic tales, his books read splendidly still… but they deserve to be read also as a revelation to the young and a reminder to the old of a vanished world. --The Tablet
He organizes and controls the swift-moving, exciting narrative with the unobtrusive brilliance of a first-class military strategist. --The Observer
John Masters was a General in the British army and the fifth member of his family to serve in India. After education in England he joined the Fourth Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Rifles and served on the North-West Frontier. During World War II he fought in the Middle East before joining General Wingate s Chindits in Burma. He retired from the army in 1948 and turned to writing.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001231101
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 53963052-20
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Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Seller Inventory # CHL8170235
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Seller: Eric James, Lewisporte, NL, Canada
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Mass market paperback, later printing thus, 286 pages including Glossary: spine creased and slanted, otherwise gently used, very clean and unmarked. See also our listing for Three-Volume Set: Bugles and a Tiger, The Road Past Mandalay, and Pilgrim Son, Master's autobiography of a life of exploration, adventures, and military service. Seller Inventory # 040376
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 4th Edition. WITH 286 PAGES , SOFT COVER , A GOOD USED COPY , BOOKSELLERS NAME O/W VERY GOOD * A GREAT NOVEL OF INDIA CONCERNED WITH THE THUGGEE. Seller Inventory # HAM/736
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Seller: ChouetteCoop, Kervignac, France
Condition: Used: Good. Occasion - Bon Etat - Jauni - The deceivers (1988) - Poche. Seller Inventory # 2339220