Order of M.M. Kaye Books

M.M. Kaye (1908-2004) was a British author of historical fiction novels. Kaye was born in Simla, British India, into a British colonial family and went on to become best known for her bestselling historical novel The Far Pavilions, inspired by her early life in India. After publishing children’s books and mysteries set in various countries where she lived with her army officer husband, she turned to sweeping epics like Shadow of the Moon and Trade Wind, drawing on India’s colonial past. Her work combined romance, history, and political intrigue, earning her international acclaim.

M.M. Kaye made her debut under this pen name in 1953 with Death in Kashmir. Below is a list of M.M. Kaye’s books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Death In... Books

Publication Order of Share of Summer Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

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M.M. Kaye Synopses: The Far Pavilions is a standalone novel by M.M. Kaye. In the shadow of British colonial rule, Winter de Ballesteros – a striking English heiress – arrives in India destined for an arranged marriage. But her escort, Captain Alex Randall, knows a devastating truth: her intended groom has descended into corruption and ruin. As tensions in India erupt into the violent and chaotic uprising of 1857, known as the Indian Mutiny, Winter and Alex are swept into a storm of rebellion, betrayal, and survival.

Forced to rely on each other amid the siege and savagery, their bond deepens into something far more dangerous than duty. In a land ablaze with political unrest and cultural upheaval, they must navigate not only the perils of war but the complicated terrain of love, honor, and choice.

Trade Wind is a standalone title by M.M. Kaye. Set against the lush, volatile backdrop of Zanzibar a century ago – the “Isle of Cloves” and the last great stronghold of the slave trade – comes a sweeping tale of courage, conviction, and forbidden passion.

Hero Hollis, the spirited and idealistic niece of the American consul, is fiercely opposed to the inhumanity she witnesses daily. When a revolt erupts on the island, threatening the fragile balance of power, Hero finds herself at the heart of the uprising. As unrest spreads and the deadly grip of cholera tightens around the island, Hero must navigate a world of danger and deceit – where every choice could cost her dearly.

Rich with historical detail and emotional intensity, this is the unforgettable story of a woman who dares to stand up to oppression – and risks everything in the name of justice and freedom.

The Far Pavilions is set in the twilight of the British Raj. It tells the story of Ashton Pelham-Martyn, an Englishman raised as a Hindu, whose heart and soul are forever tied to the land of his upbringing. Torn between two worlds, Ash’s identity is a precarious balance of duty, culture, and desire.

When he falls in love with Juli, a courageous and spirited Indian princess, their bond defies the rigid boundaries of race, class, and empire. But their love comes at a dangerous cost – one that tests their resolve as the forces of colonialism, loyalty, and tradition collide.

From the scorching plains to the majestic Himalayan peaks, this is a tale of divided loyalties, unbreakable friendships, and breathtaking adventure – a timeless story of passion and perseverance in a world on the brink of change.