author
Aleph Bey
A shadowy late-19th-century novelist known for That Eurasian, a story set in British India that explores identity, race, and the tensions of colonial society. Even the writer's real name remains uncertain, which gives the book an added air of mystery.
1 Audiobook
That Eurasian
by Aleph Bey
About the author
Little is firmly documented about Aleph Bey beyond the name on That Eurasian, published in 1895 by F. T. Neely. Major library and book records consistently treat "Aleph Bey" as a pseudonym, and readily available sources do not clearly identify the person behind it.
What has lasted is the novel itself. That Eurasian is remembered for its portrayal of life in British India and for its interest in mixed heritage, social exclusion, and the unequal world shaped by empire. Modern public-domain editions have helped keep the book in circulation for new readers.
Because the author's identity is still obscure, Aleph Bey stands as one of those literary names known almost entirely through a single surviving work. For audiobook listeners, that mystery can be part of the appeal: the voice behind the story is elusive, but the themes of belonging and prejudice still feel strikingly human.