"Hira Sinh: When India Came to Defend Flanders" is a fascinating historical novel by Talbot Mundy, which tells about the unusual events of the First World War. The main character, the Indian soldier Hira Sinh, goes to war in Europe, where he joins the Indian military on the battlefields of Flanders. The author with great art reveals the issues of Indian identity, military discipline, relations between peoples and the emotions of soldiers who found themselves in a foreign country, the flames of war and the tenets of politics. This book will captivate you instantly with its touching plot and deep philosophical reflections.