This is an amazing story of love and exciting adventures that unfold against the backdrop of authentically described events from the life of the Indian people under English rule in the 18th century. Scenes of jealousy and tender declarations of love, frenzied passion and touching farewells, happy meetings and tragic endings in the luxurious palaces of the maharajas, impenetrable jungles, and nomadic tents immerse the reader in a world of exotic feelings and oriental bliss. Relationships between men and women of different nationalities, classes, and positions in society add special piquancy.

The daughter of Indian Governor Warren Hastings, Margarita, a real beauty, rich and noble, is due to get married. But her father's choice terrifies the girl. After all, she is happy in love with an orphan half-breed, the former leader of outcast robbers - the imaginary English captain Harry Syndham. The young man once received this name, along with false documents, from Hastings in exchange for an accidental favor. And now the governor is furious that the rootless native pays him with black ingratitude, and opens a ruthless hunt for the lovers...