An exotic historical novel of Gilded Age New York andColonial era India - the story of the most scandalous and adventurous couple of the nineteenth century. "Edward Hower is a writer of talent and substance." -William Kennedy "An effecting story of love and friendship." -Ann Beattie "Sympathetic and wonderfully readable" -Edmund White "A generous and lively novel." -Joy Williams "A mesmerizing Experience." -Lee Smith