From the author of The Billionaire’s Secrets and Falling for Rain, Midnight in Venice is a captivating new contemporary tale of romance and suspense set in the magical city of Venice, ItalyReaders met and fell in love with Olivia Moretti in Meadow Taylor’s hugely popular holiday story Christmas in Venice, where Olivia is rescued by a gorgeous Italian cop, Alessandro Rossi, during an airport bomb scare. Now, as the new year begins...

A Noble Queen: A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor is a novel written in three volumes that depicts one of the most important epochs in the history of the Deccan. The book features the life of the noble queen Chand Bibi who is remembered not only as the preserver of Bijapur, but for the heroic opposition she maintained against the Mughal armies in their first invasion of the Deccan and siege of Ahmednagar.Following an alliance policy, Chand Bibi was married to Ali A...

"Tippoo Sultaun" is a historical novel that explores the life and times of Tipu Sultan (also spelled Tippoo Sultan), the ruler of Mysore who fought against British colonial forces in the late 18th century. The novel is set during the Anglo-Mysore Wars, a series of conflicts between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore.The story follows the historical figure Tipu Sultan, known for his resistance against British expansion in India. The plot delves into his military campai...

The novel is structured as the autobiographical account of Ameer Ali, who narrates his life story to the British authorities after being captured. Through Ali's detailed and vivid recounting, the reader is taken into the secretive and violent world of the Thuggee cult, which operated across India for several centuries.The story begins with Ameer Ali’s early life, describing how he was initiated into the Thuggee way of life. As the narrative progresses, Ali provides an inside look at the ri...

The novel centers around the life of a noble queen who is both revered and challenged by the tumultuous events of her era. It paints a vivid picture of Indian history, detailing the cultural and political landscape of the time. Through a blend of historical facts and fictional elements, Meadows Taylor weaves a tale of love, power, and intrigue.The queen is portrayed as a strong, intelligent leader who navigates the complexities of her position with grace and determination. The story delves...

The favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee is still popular in the country; and her memory is reverenced, not only as the preserver of Beejapoor, but for the heroic resistance she made to the Moghul armies in their first invasion of the Dekhan and siege of Ahmednugger. The whole circumstances relating to the Qu...

Towards the close of a day of intense heat, about the middle of the month of June, 1788, a party consisting of many persons might be seen straggling over the plain which extends southwards from the Fort of Adoni, and which almost entirely consists of the black alluvial deposit familiarly known in India under the name of ‘cotton soil.’

In "Confessions of a Thug," Meadows Taylor presents a riveting narrative that delves into the world of the Thuggee—a confederation of murderers and robbers operating in 19th-century India. Combining elements of historical fiction and criminal psychology, Taylor constructs a rich tapestry of adventure, cultural commentary, and moral ambivalence. Written in a first-person perspective that reflects the brutal realities of the Thug life, the prose offers both vivid descriptions and psychologic...

A Noble Queen: A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor is a novel written in three volumes that depicts one of the most important epochs in the history of the Deccan. The book features the life of the noble queen Chand Bibi who is remembered not only as the preserver of Bijapur, but for the heroic opposition she maintained against the Mughal armies in their first invasion of the Deccan and siege of Ahmednagar.Following an alliance policy, Chand Bibi was married to Ali A...

A Noble Queen: A Romance of Indian History by Philip Meadows Taylor is a novel written in three volumes that depicts one of the most important epochs in the history of the Deccan. The book features the life of the noble queen Chand Bibi who is remembered not only as the preserver of Bijapur, but for the heroic opposition she maintained against the Mughal armies in their first invasion of the Deccan and siege of Ahmednagar.Following an alliance policy, Chand Bibi was married to Ali A...

Confessions of A Thug is an enthralling historical novel that takes readers on a gripping journey through the criminal underworld of 19th-century India. With vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters, this book unveils the dark secrets, treachery, and thrilling adventures of a notorious thug, providing a glimpse into the criminal underworld and the British colonial era.A thrilling and suspenseful tale set in 19th century India.Explores themes of deception, rede...