To Let (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: To Let (Classic Reprint)
Author: B. M. Croker
ISBN: 9781332427208

B. M. Croker

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ISBN 10: 1332427200 ISBN 13: 9781332427208

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A witty, nostalgic slice of life as a family trades Lucknow’s heat for cool hill air and new adventures.

The book is a humorous memoir set in colonial India, following a narrator who moves from Lucknow to the hills with family and servants in tow. It blends lively family dynamics with vivid scenes of travel, bungalow life, and the quirks of Indian stations and roads. Readable, entertaining, and grounded in real pictures of daily life and small adventures in the hill country.

From the bustle of Lucknow to the slow, smoky lanes of a Dak bungalow and the search for a suitable hill home, the narrative stays light, observational, and humane. Expect colorful characters, warm humor, and a storyteller’s eye for the ordinary moments that make a big journey memorable.

Lighthearted portraits of family, servants, and pets navigating heat, travel, and change
Detailed scenes of moving house, booking a bungalow, and settling into hill life
Colorful travel episodes, village encounters, and the quirks of colonial India
A candid, personable voice that invites readers into a true, if witty, life story

Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous memoirs, travel writing, and stories of life in India during the colonial era.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332427200
ISBN 13: 9781332427208
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 257

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To Let (Classic Reprint)

B. M. Croker

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ISBN 10: 1332427200 ISBN 13: 9781332427208

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the vibrant world of British India in the early 1900s, offering a captivating glimpse into the lives of Anglo-Indian society. The author, a keen observer of human nature, uses the setting of a steamship voyage to India to introduce a cast of colorful characters who grapple with the complexities of love, class, and cultural differences. The story revolves around the enigmatic Mr. Raymond, a man of ambiguous origins and considerable wealth, whose captivating presence draws the attention of the narrator, a seasoned Anglo-Indian matron. Intrigued by his mysterious charm, the narrator embarks on a journey of discovery, attempting to unravel the secrets surrounding him and his beautiful, yet strangely detached wife. The author skillfully weaves together themes of colonial life, social conventions, and the allure of the unknown, ultimately exploring the boundaries of perception and the power of hidden truths. The story offers a fascinating look into the social dynamics of a bygone era, highlighting the anxieties and unspoken tensions simmering beneath the surface of colonial society. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332427208_0

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