A sweeping tale of love, duty, and upheaval in a colonial frontier, where hearts clash with empire and duty calls amid dust and heat.
Set in a vivid colonial world, this novel follows the tangled lives of English and Anglo-Indian society amid the dramatic events at Dustypore. It blends political change with intimate drama, tracing ambition, loyalty, and personal sacrifice against a backdrop of heat, dust, and grand social expectations. Through shifting loyalties and public duty, the story explores how love, friendship, and forgiveness survive in a world where power and civilization collide.
Experience the tensions of a new order, the weight of tradition, and the subtle quickening of romance as characters navigate obligation, secrecy, and the hope of reconciliation. The narrative threads together political intrigue, social custom, and tender human moments to create a richly textured portrait of life in a shifting empire.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of place, social texture, and character-driven storytelling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a vivid account of Dustypore, a newly conquered region in India and the establishment of the British Salt Board. It focuses on the social and personal lives of the individuals involved in administrating the region, unveiling the clashes between established and colonial powers. The author explores the cultural divide between the British and Indian people, the complexities of governance, and the personal experiences of those living under colonial rule. The narrative provides a nuanced examination of British colonialism, its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized, and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions. The insights offered in this book are essential for understanding the dynamics of colonialism and its lasting effects on the Indian subcontinent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330713440_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330713440
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330713440
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330713440
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