Heart of India Series by Linda Lee Chaikin

Two worlds clash as a young English heiress and an orphaned boy, an "untouchable," become inextricably entwined, Coral Kendall is an heiress to the Kingscote Silk Plantation in northern India in the last decade of the 1700s. Breaching cultural boundaries and shunning the scorn of her wealthy English family, she adopts a young orphaned boy, an "Untouchable" from the bottom of the Hindu class system, and brings him into her home... moreTwo worlds clash as a young English heiress and an orphaned boy, an "untouchable," become inextricably entwined, Coral Kendall is an heiress to the Kingscote Silk Plantation in northern India in the last decade of the 1700s. Breaching cultural boundaries and shunning the scorn of her wealthy English family, she adopts a young orphaned boy, an "Untouchable" from the bottom of the Hindu class system, and brings him into her home. Despite their contrasting cultures and backgrounds, the bond of love that develops between Coral and Gem is that of a mother and son. But tragedy strikes when the boy is abducted and the body later found in the river. Was there a reason to believe that Gem did not perish? Was the boy's true identity what she had been led to believe? How could she discover the truth? One man may hold the key to her son. Can she discover the truth and win the struggle for the seagoing trader's heart? A fascinating new historical series from the time of William Carey. less

In the exotic setting of the jungle frontier, betrayal and love lie just beneath the surface. Dissent among the powerful Kendall Dynasty is threatening to erupt over Coral Kendall's determination to begin a school for India's forgotten children, the Untouchables. Lurking ominously in the background is Sir Hugo Roxbury, the influential and unrelenting ambassador of the East India Company, who is just as determined Coral not succeed... moreIn the exotic setting of the jungle frontier, betrayal and love lie just beneath the surface. Dissent among the powerful Kendall Dynasty is threatening to erupt over Coral Kendall's determination to begin a school for India's forgotten children, the Untouchables. Lurking ominously in the background is Sir Hugo Roxbury, the influential and unrelenting ambassador of the East India Company, who is just as determined Coral not succeed. Two very different men wait in the shadows: the adventurous Major Jace Buckley, whose knowledge of India's dark underworld could be the key to finding Coral's adopted son; and the handsome Dr. Ethan Boswell, who has offered Coral a safe and secure escape from the turmoil of her heart. Coral must choose whom to trust and the decision will determine the course of her future. The exciting sequel to Silk! less

A Web of Treacherous deceit, and a silk heiress determined to find love in the land she calls home. JACE BUCKLEY, the dashing British officer, has promised to return to Kingscote, bringing with him news of Coral Kendall's missing adopted son. Coral is overjoyed, but her first priority is a mission school for the untouchables on the silk plantation and the handsome Dr. Ethan Boswell has committed to fulfill Coral's dream... moreA Web of Treacherous deceit, and a silk heiress determined to find love in the land she calls home. JACE BUCKLEY, the dashing British officer, has promised to return to Kingscote, bringing with him news of Coral Kendall's missing adopted son. Coral is overjoyed, but her first priority is a mission school for the untouchables on the silk plantation and the handsome Dr. Ethan Boswell has committed to fulfill Coral's dream. Coral has long delayed choosing between the two very different men, but her impending decision is overshadowed by mysterious threats against her and the school Ethan has struggled to build. When the precious Hindi scripture portions given her by William Carey are found in ashes on the floor of her room, Coral realizes that she must somehow bridge the cultural dissension before it destroys Kingscote. Danger follows Jace in his search for Corel's abducted son, and the boy's mysterious roots leave Jace entangled in a web of treacherous deceit. Will Jace return to Kingscote in time to claim the woman he loves? Or will the flames of hate destroy all in its path? The Thilling Heart of India Finale! less