The Earlier India Novels Part B: The Snake and the Sword & Driftwood Spars

Adventure is at the heart of this collection, featuring two revised novels by Wren. "The Snake and the Sword" explores the psychological impact of a snake encounter on a pregnant woman, affecting her son Damocles, who grows up paralyzed by fear of snakes. "Driftwood Spars" follows John Robin Ross-Ellison, a man of mixed heritage, as he connects various characters navigating life's challenges at sea. The volume also includes appendices detailing the differences between the original and reprint editions, enriching the reader's understanding of Wren's work.