A bird of passage by B. M. Croker
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"A Bird of Passage" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Andaman Islands and follows the experiences of Colonel Denis and his daughter, Helen, who reunite after years apart. As Helen arrives in the unique and established settlement of Port Blair, she encounters various characters, including local socialites and convicts, creating a vivid tapestry of life in this secluded part
of the world. The opening of the book introduces readers to the isolated setting of Port Blair, where Colonel Denis anxiously awaits the arrival of his daughter after thirteen years apart. Through descriptive prose, the lush tropical surroundings juxtapose the grim realities of the convict settlement. We are introduced to a diverse cast, including the charming yet conceited Mr. Quentin and the mysterious photographer, Mr. Lisle, whose enigmatic past intrigues the local community. The initial chapters set the stage for Helen's experiences as she navigates her new home filled with both warmth and tension, hinting at deeper personal and social dynamics yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | A bird of passage |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Ward and Downey,1887. |
| Credits | MWS, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Ireland -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69198 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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