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The Story of Sonny Sahib is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Duncan, Sara Jeannette (1861–1922).
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"The Story of Sonny Sahib" by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a historical novel set during the late 19th century, exploring themes of identity, colonialism, and human connection against the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters surrounding young Sonny Sahib, an English child who finds himself orphaned amidst the chaos of conflict, and his care is taken over by his ayah, Tooni, and a servant named Abdul. At the start of the story, readers are thrust into a tense atmosphere as the doctor-sahib tends to the feverish memsahib, urging the ayah Tooni to prepare for an urgent departure via river to Allahabad. Amidst gunfire and chaos, the ayah's fears for both her mistress and the baby intertwine with memories of past violence, building a vivid image of their desperate reality. Tooni and Abdul ultimately adapt to their new roles as guardians, raising Sonny Sahib in a village, far removed from the original brutality, while grappling with their grief and loss. As Sonny grows, the inquiry into his origins begins, highlighting the complexities of belonging and cultural identity within colonial India.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Story of Sonny Sahib
- Author credits: Duncan, Sara Jeannette (1861–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- India -- Juvenile fiction
- India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Juvenile fiction
- India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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