Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832 1902 Henty, George Alfred Henty, G.A. Colonel Thorndyke's Secret Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger “Colonel Thorndyke's Secret” by G. A. Henty is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Colonel Thorndyke, a British soldier returning from India after being wounded, who carries with him a dangerous secret concerning a stolen diamond bracelet. As he prepares to share this secret with his brother during his stay at the family estate, tensions rise due to the bracelet's mysterious history and the presence of those hunting for it, setting the stage for thrilling adventures and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces Squire John Thorndyke, who is troubled by the sudden return of his brother George, a colonel with a dire prognosis following his military service in India. As preparations are made for the colonel’s arrival, the narrative hints at the complexities surrounding George's hidden treasure—the diamond bracelet—which becomes a source of intrigue and danger. Caught between protecting his family and uncovering the truth, John faces threats not only from lurking highwaymen but also from those of East Indian descent who are connected to the bracelet’s origins. The tension escalates as John’s son, Mark, unknowingly becomes involved in the unfolding drama, setting the tone for a gripping tale where familial loyalty, moral choices, and adventurous escapades intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Hindus -- England -- Fiction PR Text Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 834193 2025-07-04T04:48:33.371009 text/html 857259 2021-01-26T22:44:13 text/html 348180 2025-07-04T04:48:41.883018 application/epub+zip 356463 2025-07-04T04:48:35.513001 application/epub+zip 356463 2025-07-04T04:48:34.231008 application/epub+zip 626734 2025-07-04T04:48:47.014958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 586510 2025-07-04T04:48:41.074033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524198 2022-09-04T09:09:58.130934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 730594 2025-07-04T04:48:32.308058 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 730465 2018-03-11T14:05:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 721975 2013-10-28T07:11:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21632 2025-07-04T04:48:47.146941 application/rdf+xml 13155 2025-07-04T04:48:34.740013 image/jpeg 3852 2025-07-04T04:48:34.484148 image/jpeg 259218 2018-03-17T15:32:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 271893 2021-01-26T22:44:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 258219 2013-10-28T07:16:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 336949 2025-07-04T04:48:33.429996 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia