The Woman in the Bazaar by Alice Perrin

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Author Perrin, Alice, 1867-1934
Illustrator Mills, J. Dewar
Title The Woman in the Bazaar
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Woman in the Bazaar" by Alice Perrin is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around Rafella Forte, the vicar's daughter, who finds herself caught between her responsibilities to her father and the burgeoning relationship with Captain George Coventry, a man recently returned from India. The narrative captures the complexities of love, duty, and the societal expectations of women during that time, particularly as Rafella transitions from the quiet life of a country vicarage to the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous world of colonial India. At the start of the novel, we meet Rafella, who is diligently working in her father's garden and embodying the virtues of simple, rural life. Her encounter with Captain Coventry sparks a profound transformation in her life. Coventry is mesmerized by Rafella's innocence and beauty, and he is drawn to her during his explorations of the Cotswold village. As they begin to spend time together, the affection between them rapidly deepens, leading to a romance that unfolds against the backdrop of their respective societal expectations. The opening chapters establish both Rafella's emerging identity and the challenges her relationship with Coventry will face, particularly regarding her obligations to her father and the realities of their future together in colonial India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject British -- India -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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