The Lamp in the Desert by Ethel M. Dell

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Author Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939
Title The Lamp in the Desert
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Gregory Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Lamp in the Desert" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal dilemmas against the backdrop of British colonial India. The main characters include Tommy Denvers and his sister Stella, who faces societal ostracism and personal conflict as she prepares to marry Ralph Dacre, a charming but irresponsible officer. The opening of the novel introduces a vibrant scene filled with the excitement of British officers celebrating in the heat of an Indian night. Tommy Denvers shares his concern with his captain, Everard Monck, over his sister’s impending marriage to Dacre, whom he believes is unworthy. We witness the contrasting personalities: Tommy's youthful emotions and Monck's stoic demeanor. As the story unfolds, Stella emerges, revealing the trials she faces as a newcomer in a rigid society, struggling with her decision to marry amid a lack of genuine affection for Dacre. This portion of the narrative sets up the complex emotional web that will ensnare the characters as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 13763
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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