The Beverleys: A Story Of Calcutta (1890)

By Mary Perkins Ives Abbott

Book Overview

The Beverleys: A Story of Calcutta is a novel written by Mary Abbott and first published in 1890. Set in colonial India during the 19th century, the story follows the lives of the Beverley family, who are British expatriates living in Calcutta. The family consists of the father, a high-ranking government official, his wife, and their two daughters, Edith and Maud.The novel explores the complexities of colonial life in India, including the social and cultural differences between the British and Indian populations. The Beverleys are depicted as being somewhat isolated from the local community, but they encounter various Indian characters throughout the story, including servants and merchants.The plot of the novel revolves around the romantic relationships of the Beverley sisters. Edith falls in love with a young British officer named George, while Maud becomes involved with an Indian man named Ram Lal. The novel explores the challenges and obstacles that arise as a result of these relationships, including the disapproval of their parents and the cultural differences between the couples.Overall, The Beverleys: A Story of Calcutta is a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India during the 19th century, and it offers insight into the complex relationships between the British and Indian populations during this time period.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: 1163901156
• ISBN13: 9781163901151
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"