Publisher's Synopsis
The Fire Opal is a novel written by Robert Fraser and first published in 1911. The story is set in India and revolves around the discovery of a rare and valuable gemstone known as the Fire Opal. The gem is said to have mystical powers and is believed to bring good luck to whoever possesses it.The protagonist of the story is a young man named John Strickland, who is sent to India to work for a British trading company. While there, he becomes fascinated with the Fire Opal and sets out to find it. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Indian princess named Rani, who becomes his guide and companion.As John and Rani search for the Fire Opal, they encounter a number of obstacles and dangers, including bandits, rival treasure hunters, and a jealous suitor who wants to marry Rani. Despite these challenges, they eventually locate the gem and must decide what to do with it.The Fire Opal is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and exoticism. It offers a vivid portrait of India in the early 20th century and explores themes of cultural difference, greed, and the search for meaning and identity.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.
