Told in the East

Told in the East, published in 1920 by Talbot Mundy, is a novel set during the British Raj in India. It follows Sergeant William Brown, who is tasked with guarding a crossroads amidst rising tensions and impending rebellion. The story explores themes of duty, colonialism, and superstition, as Brown confronts a mysterious fakir who threatens him with curses, reflecting the chaos of colonial rule and the unrest brewing in the background. Mundy's narrative offers a gripping portrayal of the complexities of life in colonial India.