East Of The Shadows

East of the Shadows is a novel written by Mrs. Hubert Barclay and published in 1913. The story is set in India during the British colonial period and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Joan Carthew. Joan travels to India to join her father who is a high-ranking British official in the country. However she soon finds herself drawn into the complex and often dangerous world of Indian politics and intrigue.As Joan navigates her way through this unfamiliar world she becomes involved with a young Indian prince named Ramananda. The two fall in love but their relationship is complicated by the cultural and social differences between them. Joan must also contend with the disapproval of her father and the other British officials in India who see her relationship with Ramananda as a threat to their power and influence.As the novel progresses Joan and Ramananda face a series of challenges and obstacles including political unrest religious conflict and personal betrayals. Despite these challenges they remain committed to each other and to the idea of a more just and equal society in India.Overall East of the Shadows is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love power and cultural identity in the context of British colonialism in India. It offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of the relationships between British and Indian people during this period and raises important questions about the legacy of colonialism and its impact on modern-day India.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.