The Wife Of Colonel Hughes (1910)

By Hubert Wales

Book Overview

The Wife of Colonel Hughes is a novel written by Hubert Wales and first published in 1910. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the life of Colonel Hughes, a respected and influential British officer, and his wife, Margaret. Margaret is a strong-willed and independent woman who struggles to adapt to the rigid social norms of British colonial society. She is also deeply unhappy in her marriage to Colonel Hughes, who is emotionally distant and has a reputation for infidelity.As the story unfolds, Margaret becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life in India and begins to question her own values and beliefs. She is drawn to the Indian people and their culture, which she finds more authentic and genuine than the shallow and superficial world of the British elite. Margaret also finds herself attracted to a young Indian doctor named Raman, who shares her passion for social justice and equality.As tensions rise between the British and Indian communities, Margaret becomes more involved in the struggle for Indian independence and begins to question her loyalty to her husband and the British Empire. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural difference, and the struggle for personal and political freedom. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the complex and often troubled relationship between Britain and India during the colonial era.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: 1165109565
• ISBN13: 9781165109562
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"