Overview
East of the Shadows is a novel written by Mrs. Hubert Barclay and was first published in 1913. The story is set in India during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ellen Frensham. Ellen is a British woman who travels to India with her father, who is a wealthy tea planter. Ellen falls in love with a young Indian man named Rama, who is the son of a local nobleman. However, their love is forbidden due to the racial and cultural differences between them. Ellen's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to separate them. As the story progresses, Ellen becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities in colonial India. She becomes involved in the Indian independence movement and works to help the local people. However, her actions put her in danger as the British authorities view her as a threat. East of the Shadows is a tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of colonial India. It explores themes of racial and cultural prejudice, the struggle for independence, and the role of women in society. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in India during the early 20th century and offers a unique perspective on the complex relationship between the British and Indian people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Hubert Barclay
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 316 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1436828023
- | ISBN-13: 9781436828024
