The Distant Kingdom
Published on 22. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
362 pages
978-1-4472-3894-2 (ISBN)
Description
For twenty-six-year-old Perdita Whitney, life in India with a father she hardly remembers seems just like a fairy tale. His generosity and affection gradually heal the wounds in her soul. And her new-found happiness is crowned when she marries the man of her dreams - Lord Beaminster, the dashing hero of his regiment.
But dream turns to nightmare when her husband becomes a stranger. And as the army struggles its way through the treacherous passes of Afghanistan, Perdita must fight her own painful battle . . .
An historical romance set in the time of the first Afghan War.
But dream turns to nightmare when her husband becomes a stranger. And as the army struggles its way through the treacherous passes of Afghanistan, Perdita must fight her own painful battle . . .
An historical romance set in the time of the first Afghan War.
Reviews / Votes
'Highly recommended' Yorkshire Post'A vivid read, an imaginative story' Publishing News
'I loved it; a delightful book, marvellously evocative of life in India' Noel Barber
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
616 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4472-3894-2 (9781447238942)
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Person
Daphne Wright is a historical novelist with a special interest in the way wars have liberated women. Born in London, she worked in publishing for ten years before becoming a writer. After six historical novels, she turned to crime under the pseudonym of Natasha Cooper. She now divides her time between the city and the Somerset Levels.