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The Strangler Vine
400 pages, 2016
fiction
1382 booksCalcutta, 1837. The East India Company rules most of India, and its most notorious and celebrated son, Xavier Mountstuart, has gone missing. William Avery, a down-at-heel junior officer in the Company's army, is sent to find him, along with the enigmatic and uncouth Jeremiah Blake. A more mismatched duo couldn't be imagined, but they must lay aside their differences as they are caught up in a search that turns up too many unanswered questions and seems bound to end in failure. What was it that so captivated Mountstuart about the Thugs—the murderous sect of Kali-worshippers who strangle innocent travelers by the roadside? Who is Jeremiah Blake? And can he be trusted? In the dark heart of Company India, Avery will have to fight for his very life…and learn a truth he wishes he'd never discovered.
Miranda Carter's The Strangler Vine takes us back to the 19th century British India, giving us a chance to explore the historical and cultural context of that era. It's a great opportunity to learn about the British Empire's influence and the local resistance it faced.
The book shows us the power of friendship through the relationship between Avery and Blake. Despite their differences, they form a bond that helps them survive in a hostile environment. It's a reminder that friendship can be a powerful tool in overcoming challenges.
Miranda Carter has a knack for storytelling. The Strangler Vine is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists that keep you hooked till the end. If you're a fan of well-crafted narratives, you'll definitely enjoy this book.
The Strangler Vine gives us a chance to look into the effects of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized. It's a great way to understand the complexities and consequences of this historical period.
In The Strangler Vine, Carter explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. The characters' journey from mistrust to understanding and forgiveness is a lesson in empathy and the human capacity for change.
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