This was a well written close look at women who braved the journey by ship to stay in India during British rule. From the beginning right through until India’s independence, we follow women who came to join their husbands or in the hope of getting married. We learn about their journey by sea, their first impressions and their social life. For anyone interested in India during the British Raj, this is an informative read.
Often when I research a topic for the next writing project, the work’s not written well or doesn’t grab my interest, but this Canadian historian has done a top job.
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