The Elephant God (1921)

By Gordon Casserly

Book Overview

The Elephant God is a novel written by Gordon Casserly and first published in 1921. The story takes place in India during the early 20th century and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a valuable diamond known as the Elephant God. The diamond is said to have been stolen from a temple and is believed to possess supernatural powers. The protagonist of the story is Captain Richard Grey, a British officer who is tasked with recovering the diamond. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a cunning thief, and a powerful mystic who may hold the key to the diamond's whereabouts. As Grey delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a world of intrigue, betrayal, and danger. The Elephant God is a thrilling adventure story that explores the clash of cultures between the British and Indian people, as well as the timeless themes of greed, power, and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437326005
• ISBN13: 9781437326000
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"