Set in a captivating steampunk world, the story unfolds in Ethrea, where intrigue and mystery abound. Darius, Aellia, Elcon, and their companions embark on a journey of self-discovery as they navigate the complexities of their evolving society. Each character seeks their unique purpose amidst the rich backdrop of fantasy and adventure, promising an engaging exploration of identity and destiny.
The orphaned Pip is serving as a blackmith's apprentice when an unknown benefactor supplies the means for him to be educated in London as a gentleman of "great expectations."
First published in 1888, Plain Tales from the Hills was Kipling's first volume of prose fiction. His vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales withtheir brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.