The Lotus And The Leopard

By Argyle Kincaid

Book Overview

The Lotus and the Leopard is a novel written by Kincaid Argyle. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the journey of a young woman named Elsie, who is sent to India to live with her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents. Elsie is fascinated by the exotic and mysterious culture of India, but she soon discovers that life there is not as glamorous as she had imagined.As Elsie struggles to adapt to her new life, she meets a handsome and enigmatic man named Jay, who is also struggling to find his place in the world. Despite their cultural differences, Elsie and Jay form a deep connection and fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the societal norms and expectations of their respective cultures.Throughout the book, Elsie and Jay navigate the complexities of their relationship while also grappling with larger issues such as colonialism, cultural identity, and the clash of East and West. The Lotus and the Leopard is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, identity, and the human experience.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: 1163817600
• ISBN13: 9781163817605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"