A Tiger in the Garden by India Edghill

Publication Date: 1st June 2025
Publisher: Independently Published
Page Length: 838
Genre: Historical Fiction

NOBODY’S PAWN

In the spring of 1878, young Lily Shawcross sails from England to India. An adventurous spirit, Lily looks forward to life in the exotic India of the Raj. Also on the voyage is a friend from Lily’s school days: the beautiful and self-centered Princess Lilavati of Sherabagh. Lily and Lilavati are delighted to meet again, but for quite different reasons.

For Lilavati is unwillingly returning to India to be married to her cousin, the Rajah Sherdil of Sherabagh. She sees in the sympathetic Lily a perfect pawn. Lily longs for exotic adventure – and Lilavati intends to see that Lily gets it.

So when the ship docks at Bombay, Lilavati drugs the unsuspecting Lily and hands her over to the escort Rajah Sherdil has sent to bring her home. Thinking they have Princess Lilavati, the escort takes Lily and heads north to the independent hill state of Sherabagh.

Of course Sherdil knows Lily isn’t his cousin, and he’s horrified to discover that he has a well-born English girl on his hands. Indian rulers had been deposed by the British for lesser offenses. Desperate to keep Sherabagh out of the grasp of the British, Sherdil decides to continue the pretense that Lily is Lilavati. He’ll take her to Sherabagh and marry her, and keep her in the Tiger Palace zenana where no one will ever find her.

Lily, on the other hand, has no intention of marrying Sherdil, no intention of being hidden away, and every intention of escaping back to British India. And she’s nobody’s pawn.

So begins a game of wills and wits, and the stakes are high: Sherabagh’s independence and Lily’s freedom. Only time will tell who will be the victor – Sherdil or Lily…or both. But Lilavati also plays a game in which only she can be the winner….

Praise

“A Tiger in the Garden” by India Edghill is an enthralling story that invites readers into a vividly imagined world teeming with historical detail and deep emotional resonance. Set against a backdrop that weaves together rich cultural tapestries, the narrative unfolds in a way that not only captivates the mind but also tugs at the heart. Each page reveals intricate characters and compelling conflicts, guiding the reader through a journey that leaves a lasting impression. The experience is sure to linger in the readers’ thoughts, making it a must-read for anyone seeking an engaging and memorable literary adventure. This book comes highly recommended.

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 India Edghill

India Edghill's love of books and of history is longstanding: her grandparents and parents were all book and history lovers, and India inherited both traits. Her favorite reading is historical novels, especially sweeping epics such as GONE WITH THE WIND. THE FAR PAVILIONS, and THE FIRST MAN IN ROME. So when she started writing, naturally she wrote historical novels!

A librarian and a resident of the Mid-Hudson Valley for many years, she now lives in the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. There she and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels enjoy the marvelous weather and she continues to indulge her passion for reading and writing. It's always a wonderful day when she discovers a new book to adore!

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