Behind An Eastern Veil: A Plain Tale is a novel written by Charles James Wills and first published in 1894. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Maud Davenant. Maud travels to India to join her husband, who is a British colonial officer, but quickly discovers the harsh realities of life in the country. She is shocked by the poverty and inequality she sees, and is forced to confront the prejudices and injustices of the British colonial system. As Maud becomes ...
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Behind An Eastern Veil: A Plain Tale is a novel written by Charles James Wills and first published in 1894. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Maud Davenant. Maud travels to India to join her husband, who is a British colonial officer, but quickly discovers the harsh realities of life in the country. She is shocked by the poverty and inequality she sees, and is forced to confront the prejudices and injustices of the British colonial system. As Maud becomes more involved in the lives of the Indian people, she begins to question her own identity and values, and ultimately finds herself torn between two worlds. The novel is a powerful critique of colonialism and imperialism, and explores themes of race, gender, identity, and cultural difference. With vivid descriptions of Indian life and customs, and a compelling narrative that blends romance, adventure, and social commentary, Behind An Eastern Veil is a classic work of British colonial literature that continues to resonate with readers today.Of Events Occurring In The Experience Of A Lady Who Had A Unique Opportunity Of Observing The Inner Life Of Ladies Of The Upper Class In Persia.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.
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