The Lamp in the Desert by Ethel M. Dell
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lamp in the Desert |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Gregory Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!