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Number of Pages
188
Language
English
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Book Summary
Ghost Stories From The Raj 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.
Written with clarity and warmth, the stories in Ghost Stories From The Raj 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.
From 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.
After finishing Ghost Stories From The Raj, 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.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Rupa & Co.
Number of Pages
188
Language
English
SKU
BK0343504
ISBN
9788171679928
Dimensions
19.84 x 12.85 x 1 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
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₹ 38 Off