Today im welcoming waheed rabbani to my series of author interviews. Hfvbt presents waheed rabbanis doctor margaret in delhi blog. The books weave a tale of international intrigue, conflict, and poignant love between interesting characters of that era. He was asked to return a sea chest found in the basement of the delhi hospital that belonged to a pioneering 19thcentury american female. Margaret, despite facing tremendous obstacles, is one of the first american women doctors to graduate in 1850. Honorable mentions are awarded to those ebooks that received high scores from the judges but werent high enough to make finalist, often because there were many entries in that category. This historical fiction novel continues with margarets journey from the. Doctor margaret in delhi ebook king county library. Doctor margarets sea chest audiobook waheed rabbani. Historical fiction format s your ebook is available in. An american doctor, sharif, is entrusted with the task of locating and returning the trunk to the owners relatives. But the story always returns to the themes of freedom.
This historical fiction novel continues with margarets journey from the time she and her canadian husband participated in the 1854 crimean war. The farther i walk, the closer i get to me by hong mei. Book i doctor margaret s sea chest won an honorable mention award, and book 2 doctor margaret in delhi a bronze award in the global ebooks awards competition. Listen to the complete the azadi series book series. Book 1 of the azadi series by waheed rabbani an american lady doctor marries her canadian cousin, a cavalry officer, and travels with him to serve in the 1854 war in crimea, and later proceeds to india where she gets involved in the 1857 indian mutinyrebellion. Doctor margaret travels alone to india to be with her parents at the american presbyterian. Its believed to be that of an american doctor named margaret. The struggle for independence from the british raj, which lasted from 1857 to 1947, is still very dear to the hearts of all indians. About the author waheed rabbani s the azadi series.
Dec 01, 2008 doctor margaret s sea chest is the first book in a sprawling epic trilogy by waheed rabbani. Waheed rabbani was born in india, near delhi, and was introduced to victorian and other english novels, at a very young age, in his fathers library. Waheed rabbani audio books, best sellers, author bio. Azadi meaning and origin of the name azadi nameaning. This series of historical fiction novels is set during indias struggle for.
Doctor margaret in delhi by waheed rabbani nook book. This novel won the bronze award in the 2018 global ebooks awards competition. Waheed is the author of doctor margarets sea chest, the first book in a historical fiction trilogy elizabeth. Fresh from johns hopkins in north america, walli started practicing at a hospital in delhi. Waheeds first novel, doctor margarets seachest is book i of a trilogy of historical fiction, set during indias struggle for freedom from the raj. Book i of a trilogy covering india s freedom struggle from the british raj. Waheed ghulam rabbani sep 20, 2014 azadi ki khoj hindi edition by j. Sep 03, 2019 doctor margarets sea chest by waheed rabbani freebie historical fiction rating. Waheed rabbani was born in india, near delhi, and was introduced to victorian and other english novels, at a very young age, in his father s library. Doctor margaret in delhi by waheed rabbani overdrive. Historical fiction formats your ebook is available in.
Book i doctor margarets sea chest won an honorable mention award, and book2 doctor margaret in delhi a bronze award in the global ebooks awards competition. Doctor margarets sea chest ebook by waheed rabbani. This historical fiction novel continues with margaret s journey from the time she and her. Margarets sea chest 3 would go on to perform miraculous deeds. From the travails of a female doctor during a time when it was uncommon for women to enter the medical profession, to the hardships of war in the crimean, this historical fiction book will take you on an exquisite journey. This historical fiction novel continues with margaret s journey from the time she and her canadian husband participated in the 1854 crimean war. Dr margaret in delhi is the second book in waheed rabbanis series the first being dr margarets sea chest. Book i of a trilogy covering indias freedom struggle from the british raj. Waheed rabbani submitted doctor margarets sea chest designed by lin shih, stonepatch design. The story in this debut novel spans over a hundred years and half the world. Doctor margarets sea chest by waheed rabbani nook book. Six metres of pavement was another book that was included on. Waheed rabbanis historical fiction the azadi series, book1 doctor margarets sea chest won an honorable mention award, and book2 doctor margaret in delhi a bronze award, in the global ebook awards competition. The azadi series books 1 and 2 box set epub waheed.
The story is wide and vast, and covers so much in history as depicted in margarets diary located in the sea chest. The azadi series audiobooks listen to the full series. Dr margaret in delhi is the second book in waheed rabbani s series the first being dr margaret s sea chest. Can you tell us a little about doctor margarets sea chest. Feb 14, 2009 waheed rabbani s historical fiction the azadi series, book 1 doctor margaret s sea chest won an honorable mention award, and book 2 doctor margaret in delhi a bronze award, in the global ebook awards competition. Doctor margarets sea chest, containing her diaries, is discovered in a hospital in delhi. American doctor margarets sea chest is discovered in a hospital in delhi. Doctor margaret in delhi is book 2 of the azadi series and a sequel to, book 1.
In 1965, doctor margarets sea chest, containing her diaries, is discovered in a hospital in delhi. Doctor margarets sea chest is book i of a trilogy of historical fiction set during indias struggle for freedomazadifrom the raj. Please join waheed rabbani as he tours the blogosphere for doctor margaret in delhi, book two in the azadi series, from july 631. Doctor margaret in delhi by waheed rabbani nook book ebook. Read doctor margaret s sea chest by waheed rabbani available from rakuten kobo.
Hfvbt presents waheed rabbanis doctor margaret in delhi. Sharif, also an american doctor, is entrusted with the task of locating the mysterious womans relatives and returning her trunk. Doctor margarets sea chest audiobook by waheed rabbani. Smashwords doctor margarets sea chest a book by waheed. The second book rabbanis doctor margarets sea chest, 2014 azadi series follows the adventures and tribulations of an american female doctor in 1850s india. In 1965, a century old sea chest is discovered in a hospital in delhi. Ebook descriptionbook i of a trilogy covering india s freedom from the british raj in, doctor margaret s sea chest, containing her diaries, is discovered in a hospital in delhi margaret, born in new jersey, marries her canadian cousin they serve in the crimean war there they have to face not only hardships of battles, but also other. Sure enough, some distance away in the valley, a contingent of riders was visible. One year to go everywhere and eat everything by simon majumdar. Book 1 of the azadi series by waheed rabbani genre. Waheed rabbani grimsby, ontario, canada professional. But the story always returns to the themes of freedomnational, personal, and gender. Doctor margarets sea chest summary doctor margarets sea chest is book i of a trilogy of historical fiction set during indias struggle for freedomazadifrom the raj. The story is wide and vast, and covers so much in history as depicted in margaret s diary located in the sea chest.
Margaret, born in new jersey, marries her canadian cousin. Waheed is the author of doctor margarets sea chest, the first book in a historical fiction trilogy. Waheed rabbani s historical fiction the azadi series, book 1 doctor margaret s sea chest won an honorable mention award, and book 2 doctor margaret in delhi a bronze award, in the global ebook awards competition. In 1965, doctor margaret s sea chest, containing her diaries, is discovered in a hospital in delhi. King of warsaw by szczepan twardoch, translated by sean gasper bye. Read doctor margarets sea chest by waheed rabbani available from rakuten kobo. It continues her journey from canada via the crimea to india, and presents a colourful and varied picture of indian life of that time, mostly in the delhi area. Eyewitness in the crimea by michael hargreave mawson. Doctor margarets sea chest, was published, by youwriteonlegend press, uk. Jul 04, 2009 doctor margarets sea chest is the first book in a sprawling epic trilogy by waheed rabbani. Dec 15, 2014 waheed rabbani submitted doctor margarets sea chest designed by lin shih, stonepatch design. Doctor margarets sea chest is book i of the azadi trilogy.
Doctor margaret in delhi waheed rabbani 1230002243276. It is historical fiction writing at its best as it is highly entertaining, deeply informative, and unquestionably inspiring. Doctor margarets sea chest is the first book in a sprawling epic trilogy by waheed rabbani. The coffer contains her diaries and other artifacts. Doctor margarets sea chest by waheed rabbani freebie historical fiction rating. Doctor margaret in delhi ebook king county library system.
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