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11. Queens and the Koh-i-Noor

Empire

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A Perilous Voyage: Cholera, Confrontation, and a Typhoon

This chapter chronicles the harrowing journey of the steam sloop Medea as it transports the infamous Koh-i-Noor diamond amidst a cholera outbreak and navigates treacherous waters. The crew's struggle against illness and nature's fury highlights their resilience as they fight to reach the safety of British shores.

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