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Set against the backdrop of British-occupied India and ancient mysticism, the narrative follows the experiences of a young Englishman who navigates life in a semi-military boarding house in Jerusalem. The protagonist, a civilian, finds himself in a unique situation due to the unconventional arrangements of Grim, a clever officer who bends the rules. The story intertwines themes of adventure and cultural encounters, reflecting Mundy's fascination with historical figures like Tros of Samothrace and the complexities of colonial dynamics.
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The Lion of Petra, Talbot Mundy
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Lion of Petra
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Talbot Mundy
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 154
- ISBN13
- 9781438521473
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of British-occupied India and ancient mysticism, the narrative follows the experiences of a young Englishman who navigates life in a semi-military boarding house in Jerusalem. The protagonist, a civilian, finds himself in a unique situation due to the unconventional arrangements of Grim, a clever officer who bends the rules. The story intertwines themes of adventure and cultural encounters, reflecting Mundy's fascination with historical figures like Tros of Samothrace and the complexities of colonial dynamics.