"A Sahib's Daughter" is a beautiful story. One man's decision to leave his country and his home in England after suffering from a broken heart brings us into several stories of love. Charles meets an Indian beauty with mixed roots and marries her. Their children grow up happily. Several years later, his daughter faces circumstances similar to his. Being the daughter of an English man and an Indian woman, Samira is considered mixed race and is shunned by the man she loves. She makes a rash rebound decision to marry someone else. Justin Laird leaves Northern Ireland and heads to India seeking a new life. He takes his young wife with him and she dies in a sudden tragedy. Three years later, he crosses paths with Samira and is instantly smitten. All seems to be going well for Samira until the story starts to really unfold and everything starts to go wrong.

This story is beautifully woven together. The author has given us a glimpse into Indian life and Indian culture. The book is very descriptive and gives a clear picture of places that the characters visit in India and Ireland. It is a story of love but it also points out the prejudices that can taint it. The story was captivating from the beginning to the end. It was difficult to put the book down. One of my favorite things about the book is its unpredictability. Even when I'd figured out a bit of the ending, there was still enough mystery to keep me coming back for more. The final chapter provides a pleasant twist. I recommend this book as it is a delightful read.

This is a book about family. "A Sahib's Daughter" takes place mostly in India and also in Ireland. Prava, the grandmother, had a child out of wedlock with a tea plantation manager and this daughter, Ramona, falls in love and marries Charles, a tea plantation manager from the United Kingdom. They have a long and very happy marriage. Their children are Samira and Mark, a mix of Indian and British. The lovely Samira falls in love with Ravi, an Indian tea planter and he with her, but his family insists that he must have a traditional arranged marriage to a full blooded Indian. They want to rely on the tradition that goes back centuries. He agrees to their wishes reluctantly. The relationship between Samira and Ravi is shattered with heart break for both of them.

"A Sahib's Daughter" is a very worthwhile read, depicting love and romance through three generations. You are transported to an ancient country with fascinating customs and scenery that are described in glowing terms. Love for children that are cherished is a dominant theme throughout the book. We find drama, intrigue and love affairs that end both happily and sadly.

Just beautiful