“The Hosts of the Lord” is a 1900 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 – 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. This insightful novel offers the reader a unique glimpse into life in colonial India, weaving an intricate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, “The Potter's Thumb” is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Other works by this author include: “Tales of the Punjab” (1894), “The Flower of Forgiveness” (1894), and “The Potter's Thumb” (1894). It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.