Kim (with an Introduction by A. L. Rowse)

The novel follows Kim O'Hara, an orphaned son of a British soldier, as he navigates life in 19th century India amidst the political intrigue of "The Great Game" between Russia and Great Britain. From his beginnings as a street urchin in Lahore to receiving an education at a prestigious school in Lucknow, Kim's journey leads him into the world of espionage. Set during the tumultuous period between the second and third Afghan War, the story offers a rich depiction of the era's complexities and the character's evolution within it.