M.M. Kaye Books in Order

M.M. Kaye is a renowned author born in India, where her family has deep roots. Her grandfather, father, brother, and husband all served in the British Raj, fostering a lifelong connection to the country. Following India's independence, her husband, Major-General Goff Hamilton, joined the British Army, and M.M. Kaye accompanied him on postings to Kenya, Zanzibar, Egypt, Cyprus, and Germany. Her novels have captivated readers worldwide, with The Far Pavilions becoming a best-seller in 1978. She has also written Shadow of the Moon and Trade Wind, as well as a children's book, The Ordinary Princess. Additionally, she penned a dozen detective novels and a three-volume autobiography, Share of Summer. M.M. Kaye's contributions to Indian culture have been recognized with the Colonel James Tod International Award in 2003 by the Maharana Mewar Foundation of Udaipur, Rajasthan.