Pub Date: May 5, 2015 | Historical Novels Publishing | Formats: eBook, Paperback | 308p
Series: The Azadi Trilogy
Genre: Historical Fiction
Doctor Margaret in Delhi is Book 2 of The Azadi Series and a sequel to, Book 1: Doctor Margaret's Sea Chest. This historical fiction novel continues with Margaret's journey from the time she and her Canadian husband participated in the 1854 Crimean War.
Doctor Margaret travels alone to India to be with her parents at the American Presbyterian Mission at Futtehgurh, and then on to her posting at a hospital in Delhi. There she has to not only overcome work pressures, but also deal with her intimidators and intrigues of the Mughals, at the Delhi Red Fort.
Margaret's tormenter since her childhood, Captain Albert, also joins a British regiment bound for service in India. The Russian, Captain Count Nicholai, whom Margaret had met in Crimea, also arrives in India under the guise of a French physician. The events leading up to the Indian Mutiny/Rebellion that breaks out in 1857 profoundly affect not only Margaret's life, but also of those who love her and others’ who wish her harm. Also, mixed-up in the bedlam is one of the Delhi King, Shah Zafar’s, Red Fort’s Guards sepoys, Sharif Khan Bhadur, the grandfather of Doctor Wallidad, an American doctor.
The Azadi Series covers the exciting events and turmoil that enflamed India from 1857 to 1947, and led to her independence. Those incidences engulf the characters of this story at that time, and then later their descendant's lives, again in the 1960s.
Praise for Doctor Margaret in Delhi
"An engaging continuation of a historically accurate, emotionally riveting trilogy." - Kirkus Reviews"I have both traveled extensively in India, as well as have researched both past- and present-day India. I found this novel to be not only entertaining, but quite accurate in its portrayal of a highly complex and constantly evolving country. Margaret is an impressive heroine who must navigate this landscape, and deal with men who don't have her bests interests at heart. I would definitely recommend this well-written novel. I learned from it, and I enjoyed it." - 5-star Amazon review by Read More Books
"Excellent historical fictional setting, voice and tone. Not my normal reading diet, but your voice is compelling. Overall impression: it seems to be a novel one may settle into and relax for a delightful journey--(Spoiler alert) with a cobra and lots of new Indian vocabulary in store. Interesting bit about Robert Clive and the East India Company. Seems it's a story that should be told." - J.T.Bleu
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About the Author
Waheed Rabbani was born in India, close to Delhi, and was introduced to Victorian and other English novels, at a very young age, in his father’s library. Most of the large number of volumes had been purchased by his father at ‘garage sales’ held, by departing British civil service officers, in the last days of the Raj.Waheed attended St. Patrick’s High School in Karachi, Pakistan. He graduated from Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England, and received a Master’s degree from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. While an engineer by profession, Waheed’s other love is reading and writing English literature, which led him to obtain a Certificate in Creative Writing from McMaster University and start on his fiction writing journey.
Waheed and his wife, Alexandra, are now settled on the shores of Lake Ontario in the historic town of Grimsby. More information is available on his website.
You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
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Giveaway
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Thanks for this wonderful feature and captivating historical which sounds unforgettable and memorable. This novel interests me greatly since India is a place that is intriguing and the characters are unforgettable and what a profound story. The author sounds fascinating, extremely well educated and lives in a beautiful area which I am familiar with since I lived in Ont. for years. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about the time after the Crimean War and think this middle book of the trilogy sounds good. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I am an ardent fan of historical fiction but stories set in the times of British Raj are especially close to my heart. I have grown up hearing stories of Indian Independence struggle as my grandfather was involved in 'Azadi' movement. It would be a pleasure have an opportunity to win this fantastic book.
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My humble thanks to All the wonderful commentators. Many thanks, also, to Amy for guiding my bog tour most efficiently. You are a terrific tour-guide, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI am busy trying to track down a copy of the first book in this series. I love reading about this time period in India. Looking forward to delving into this series.
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I love trilogies and I must admit this is not a time period I'm familiar with. Must find the first book. visalia126 at yahoo.com
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