The Lieutenant, The Girl, And The Viceroy (1906)

By Marshall Putnam Thompson

Book Overview

The Lieutenant, The Girl, and The Viceroy is a novel written by Marshall Putnam Thompson and published in 1906. The story is set in India during the British Raj and revolves around the lives of three main characters - a young British lieutenant named Arthur Blakeney, a beautiful Indian girl named Kamala, and the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon.Arthur is a young and ambitious officer who is sent to India to serve in the British army. He is fascinated by the complex and exotic culture of India and is determined to make a name for himself. Kamala is a young Indian girl who is forced to work as a servant in the Viceroy's palace. Despite her lowly status, she is intelligent, resourceful, and determined to improve her lot in life.The Viceroy, Lord Curzon, is a powerful and influential man who is determined to maintain British rule in India. He is fascinated by Kamala's beauty and intelligence and becomes obsessed with her. As Arthur and Kamala's paths cross, they fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social and cultural barriers that separate them.The novel explores themes of love, power, and colonialism, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in India during the British Raj. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the complex relationships between the British and Indian people during this period of history.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: 1167048415
• ISBN13: 9781167048418
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"