The Spy with Green Eyes

In the early sixteenth century, a Goan landowner, a Hindu privateer, and a young English secret agent help the Portuguese overthrow the Muslim rulers of Goa and take possession of Portuguese India. Renuka, the landowner's daughter, and the Englishman fall in love, but their time together is limited. Years later, four young women resembling Renuka bear an uncanny resemblance to her, but none of their loves can replace the unforgettable spy with green eyes. The woman, now older and living in London, meets her beloved spy with green eyes and is Renuka once more. Will she reveal his name and fulfill his ancient promise?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In the early sixteenth century, a remarkable trio of individuals came together to aid the Portuguese in their quest to overthrow the Muslim rulers of Goa and seize control of what would later be known as Portuguese India. This captivating story revolves around Renuka, the beautiful daughter of a Goan landowner, a Hindu privateer named Vasco da Gama, and a young English secret agent named Robert. Their paths intertwined as they worked tirelessly to achieve their shared goal.

Renuka and the Englishman, whose name was James, fell deeply in love with each other, but their time together was fleeting as James had to embark on another mission soon. Before parting ways, he made a solemn promise to Renuka, vowing to return to her someday. However, years passed, and Renuka's life continued without him.

Unbeknownst to her, the history of Goa unfolded alongside the lives of four young women who bore an uncanny resemblance to Renuka. Each of these women, in their own way, yearned for the return of the unforgettable spy with green eyes. From the serene shores of Goa to the picturesque 'singing sands of Usedom on the Baltic Coast, they tirelessly pleaded with him to come back, to no avail.

Time marched on, and Renuka grew older, living in London. One day, by chance, she encountered her beloved spy with green eyes once again. She was overjoyed to be reunited with him, but she held back, unsure if she should reveal his name.

As they spent time together, Renuka's love for him grew stronger, and she couldn't help but wonder if his ancient promise would finally be fulfilled. She yearned for the closure that would come with knowing his true identity.

In the end, Renuka made a decision that would change her life forever. With a heavy heart, she revealed the spy's name to him. To her surprise, he already knew who she was and had been waiting for her all along.

Their love story was rekindled, and they were finally united once again. They spent the rest of their lives together, living happily ever after.

The tale of Renuka, the Hindu privateer, the young English secret agent, and the Portuguese conquest of Goa is a captivating one that has left an indelible mark on history. It serves as a reminder of the power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. Through the lives of these four women who resembled Renuka, we witness the enduring impact of a promise made centuries ago, and the hope that love can conquer all.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135137