Her Husband's Country by the Author of marcia in Germany

By Sybil Gwendolen Spottiswoode

Book Overview

Her Husband's Country is a novel written by Sybil Spottiswoode and published in 1914. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Mary Harding, who marries a British army officer named Captain John Harding and moves to India with him. Mary is initially excited about the prospect of living in a new country and eager to experience the exotic culture and customs of India. However, she soon discovers that life in India is not as glamorous as she had imagined, and she struggles to adapt to the harsh realities of colonial life.As Mary tries to navigate the complex social hierarchy of British India, she is confronted with the realities of colonialism and the injustices that it perpetuates. She witnesses the exploitation of Indian workers and the abuse of power by British officials, and she begins to question her own role in this system. Meanwhile, Mary's relationship with her husband becomes strained as he becomes more and more entrenched in the colonial system, and she begins to feel increasingly isolated and alone.Throughout the novel, Spottiswoode explores themes of identity, power, and colonialism, and she paints a vivid picture of life in colonial India. Her Husband's Country is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of the British Raj and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166618358
• ISBN13: 9781166618353
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"