Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silk | 1993 | Linda Chaikin | Buy |
| 2 | Under Eastern Stars | 1993 | Linda Chaikin | Buy |
| 3 | Kingscote | 1994 | Linda Chaikin | Buy |
The Heart of India is a three-book Christian historical fiction series by Linda Chaikin, set during the era of British rule in India. The trilogy includes Silk (1993), Under Eastern Stars (1993), and Kingscote (1994). The books follow characters navigating the tensions between colonial power and Indian society, with faith as a guiding thread.
Chaikin’s depiction of colonial India draws on the color, complexity, and conflict of the period. The series deals with class, culture, and the personal costs of empire, while telling a romantic story set against one of the most dramatic backdrops in 19th-century history. It remains one of her most recognized works.