{"product_id":"ghost-stories-from-the-raj","title":"Ghost Stories From The Raj","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGhost Stories From The Raj\u003c\/b\u003e is a captivating collection of nineteen short tales by Ruskin Bond that invites readers into the shadowy corners of British colonial India. Part folklore, part historical meditation, these atmospheric stories blend the supernatural with everyday life in a way that feels intimate and timeless. Ideal for adult readers and older teens who love moody settings, quiet suspense, and a touch of the uncanny, this book offers a spine-tingling yet comforting journey through a bygone world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and warmth, the stories in \u003cb\u003eGhost Stories From The Raj\u003c\/b\u003e are presented as standalone gems—short, tightly paced, and richly observed. Each tale paints a vivid scene of India under distant colonial rule, where belief in the supernatural sits beside humor and human foibles. The experience is unique because Bond folds folklore, memory, and place into crisp prose, letting readers savor the mood before the final twist or quiet revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the eerie mood of The Haunted Village to the curious transformations in The Men Tigers, and the haunting loneliness of The Old Graveyard at Sirur, the collection traverses a range of emotions and settings without giving away too much. The storytelling balances credibility with wonder, inviting you to wander through Central India, coastal towns, and remote outposts as if you were traveling alongside the officers and locals who populate these tales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNineteen atmospheric short stories set in British colonial India\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotable tales include The Men Tigers, The Haunted Village, The Return of Imray, and The Old Graveyard at Sirur\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA masterful blend of believable settings, humor, and supernatural intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, evocative prose and Bond's distinctive storytelling voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginally published in 2002 by Rupa Publications to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Ruskin Bond's first book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rich cultural reflection and a haunting reading experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing \u003cb\u003eGhost Stories From The Raj\u003c\/b\u003e, readers emerge with a heightened sense of place and a lingering chill that invites reflection on memory and history. The collection offers more than thrills; it cultivates quiet wonder and empathy for the past, making it a treasured addition to any library of classic ghost stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46653782229209,"sku":"BK0343504","price":212.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71ZRwJZLxUL._SL1500.jpg?v=1748350561","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/ghost-stories-from-the-raj","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}