This is the story of some of the thousands of British women who lived in India during Victorian times as wives, mothers, sisters and later as teachers, doctors and missionaries. From a woman's perspective, the principal historical events of the time are covered, such as the Afghan conflicts and the mutiny. Additionally, there are accounts of the daily routines, in very different cantonments, and some of the British personalities who made their mark on 19th century India: Honoria Lawrence, Flora Steel, Lady Sale. Pat Barr's previous books include "The Coming of the Barbarians", "The Deer Cry Pavilion", "A Curious Life for a Lady" and "To China with Love", an account of the Protestant missionaries in China.
- ISBN10 0436033593
- ISBN13 9780436033599
- Publish Date 23 August 1976
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 December 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Vintage Publishing
- Imprint Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English