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The Mauritius Cipher: An Adventure Through Time
Dr. Arjun Patel, an Oxford historian, inherits a cryptic journal from his great-great-grandfather-an indentured labourer who arrived in Mauritius in 1872. But this is no ordinary diary; it is a coded map to a hidden history of resistance. As Arjun follows the clues from the crumbling Aapravasi Ghat to the sacred heights of Le Morne Brabant, he uncovers the truth about Le Serpent, a secret network that helped enslaved and indentured people vanish to freedom. His pursuit of the truth makes him a target of Victor Beaumont, the heir to a vast plantation dynasty whose family’s power is built on a foundation of brutal secrets. Teaming up with Sophie Lagarde, a sharp-witted local guide with her own personal connection to the island’s painful past, Arjun is thrust into a deadly race against time. He must decipher the clues before his ruthless enemies can bury the past forever, in an adventure that reveals the true treasure isn’t gold, but a long-buried truth that will shake an entire nation to its core.
Author Biography
Brinda L. Phokeerdass is an educator and storyteller dedicated to rekindling the joy of reading among young minds. With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of stories, she aims to inspire children to immerse themselves in the worlds of imagination and discovery. Through her writing, Brinda seeks to create narratives that captivate and engage, encouraging young readers to explore, learn, and grow through the written word.
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