‘There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.’ A captivating journey through 19th-century British India against the backdrop of the Great Game, a political and espionage rivalry between Britain and Russia, Kipling’s timeless classic Kim follows the adventures of Kimball O’Hara, an orphaned Irish boy raised in the bustling streets of Lahore. As Kim becomes entangled in a world of intrigue, espionage, and self-discovery, he is guided by his enigmatic mentor, the Tibetan Lama, and embarks on a quest that blurs the lines between duty and destiny, East and West. Through Kipling’s rich prose and vivid storytelling, the book explores themes of identity, loyalty, colonialism, and the clash of civilizations. With its colourful cast of characters, including the cunning spy Mahbub Ali and the beguiling Russian agent Colonel Creighton, the novel immerses readers in a world of secrets, alliances, and betrayals, and in Kim’s coming-of-age journey filled with adventure, friendship, and the timeless quest for self-realization.

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