Publisher's Synopsis
The Sacred Nugget is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and published in 1885. The story revolves around the theft of a sacred nugget from a temple in India and the subsequent pursuit of the thief by a group of individuals. The main characters include a wealthy businessman, a detective, a journalist, and a young woman who is engaged to the businessman. As the group travels to different parts of India in their pursuit of the thief, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and rival groups also seeking the nugget. Along the way, they also uncover secrets and mysteries related to the nugget and its history. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of greed, love, and loyalty, and offers a vivid portrayal of India in the late 19th century.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.
