1857 Stories

1857. The rebellion erupts in India. Despite its attempts to stay aloof, NAVGARH, a small town near Delhi, is drawn into the conflagration. And at its heart are Princess Meera and Captain Richard Smith, with their strange alliance made for the throne of Navgarh. 2016, Shiv Sahai, a young Indian art historian and Ruth Aiken, a British scholar discover an excerpt from the journal of an anonymous British soldier, searching for his wife in the chaos of 1857 Delhi. As they begin investigating the scandal, they become aware of the vague rumours that are told in the bylanes of Navgarh - about a princess who married a British soldier to save her kingdom.

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The English have completed nearly a century of reign over the vast and wealthy Indian subcontinent. Fantastic stories of it's untold wealth and glorious riches, of princes and Maharajas, of the profitable trade in textiles and spices, of its beautiful natural landscapes have whetted many a good man's tongue. To this land that promises romance and adventure, many have been lured to try their luck. Starry eyed Rosamund Crenshaw leaves her London home to follow her brother who has been posted in India. She dreams of love in the romantic land, sitting with her Prince Charming on an elephant under the rainbows in the eastern sky. But a reality check opens her eyes to the misery of the people and she finds her heart stolen by a man treated even worse than dogs. William Crenshaw has earned his rank through his intelligence and hardwork despite his young age. But unrest within the colonies has put him on high alert. It doesn't help when his rebellious sister refuses to comply with his wishes and to top it off, shelters a pick-pocket, escaped from England, whose sad almond eyes compel him to think about his contribution to the misery of the Indian people. Redna, a thief and pickpocket has led the hard life. She has beaten Death at every point of her tough life. The crippling poverty and her spirit of adventure lead her to try her chances in the eastern lands of fabled riches. But trouble is brewing. Mass discontentment within the colonies threatens the English empire. Four lives will be entwined as they cope with love, loss, dreams and fight their inner demons while they are caught in the largest and most violent revolt against the English empire that shook it to the core.

Taong 1857 nang unang magtagpo ang mga landas nina Joaquin at Esmeralda. Si Joaquin, na kasalukuyang nag-aaral ng medisina, at si Esmeralda na anak ng isa sa mga kilalang manggagamot sa Batangas. Nagkakilala ang dalawa dahil sa maling pagpapalitan ng mga sulat. Pagkatapos ng pagkakamaling iyon, magkakaroon pa kaya muli ng isang pagkakataon para mas lumalim ang ugnayan ng dalawa?

The year is 1857. Prince Mitchell Coby Michael Grassi is arranged to get married to Princess Kristin Maldonado. The marriage has been set for May 12th, 1858. That gives Mitch five months of freedom before he sells his life away to a girl he doesn't particularly find enchanting. A lot can happen in five months. Disclaimer: Some things that happen in this story aren't very likely, but are possible. Let your imagination live a little; it makes it more enjoyable.