Barren Honor V1: A Tale (1862)

Barren Honor V1: A Tale (1862) is a novel written by George Alfred Lawrence. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Arthur Clavering. Arthur is the son of a wealthy and respected family, but he is discontent with his life and yearns for adventure and excitement.Despite his father's objections, Arthur joins the army and is sent to India. There, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and politics, as he tries to navigate the complex relationships between the British colonial rulers and the Indian people.Along the way, Arthur falls in love with a beautiful Indian princess, but their relationship is forbidden by both their families and their respective cultures. As he struggles to reconcile his love for the princess with his loyalty to his country and his family, Arthur must also confront the harsh realities of war and the brutality of colonialism.Barren Honor V1: A Tale is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, honor, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. With vivid descriptions of life in colonial India and a cast of complex and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.