In The Guardianship Of God

By Flora Annie Steel

Book Overview

In The Guardianship Of God is a novel written by Flora Annie Steel. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the life of a young girl named Roshanara. Roshanara is the daughter of a wealthy Muslim nobleman and is raised in a traditional Muslim household. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and she is left in the care of her uncle, who is a Hindu. As Roshanara adjusts to her new life with her uncle and his family, she faces a number of challenges. She struggles to reconcile her Muslim upbringing with the Hindu customs of her new family, and she also faces discrimination and prejudice from some of her uncle's relatives. Despite these challenges, Roshanara remains determined to find her place in this new world and to uphold the values and traditions of her faith.Throughout the novel, the theme of religious tolerance and understanding is explored. The characters in the book come from different religious backgrounds, and their interactions highlight the importance of respecting and understanding different beliefs and customs. The novel also touches on themes of love, family, and the struggles of living in a society that is divided by religious and cultural differences.Overall, In The Guardianship Of God is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that explores the complexities of life in colonial India. Through the eyes of its young protagonist, the book offers a unique perspective on the challenges of navigating different cultures and religions, and the importance of finding common ground in a diverse and complex world.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: 1432672479
• ISBN13: 9781432672478
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"