Kim by Rudyard Kipling

Kimball O’Hara, an orphaned street-smart boy in colonial India, becomes involved in espionage while also following a spiritual path alongside a wandering Tibetan lama. The plot balances secret missions and political intrigue with inner journeys and cross-cultural exploration. As Kim navigates the Great Game, he discovers his own identity and loyalty between East and West. Kipling combines adventure with rich ethnographic detail and mysticism. It’s a vibrant coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of imperial complexity.