Tippoo Sultaun: A tale of the Mysore war

Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War by Colonel Meadows Taylor is a gripping historical novel set during the intense heat of June 1788. The story follows a party led by Abdool Rhyman Khan a striking figure in the plains of India. The group faces a fierce storm while traveling leading to a dramatic rescue of the Khan's wife by a brave young man named Kasim Ali Patél. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of the storm the rescue and the emotional aftermath for the characters involved. The novel explores themes of fate bravery and the unpredictable nature of life in a historical setting.