In The Tideway (1897)

In The Tideway is a novel written by Flora Annie Webster Steel and published in 1897. The story takes place in Calcutta, India, during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Maisie Musgrave. Maisie is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies the social norms of her time by rejecting the traditional role of a wife and mother. Instead, she chooses to pursue a career in journalism and becomes a successful writer for a local newspaper.As Maisie navigates her way through the male-dominated world of journalism, she becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a corrupt politician and a group of wealthy businessmen. With the help of her friends and colleagues, Maisie sets out to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.In addition to the main plot, the novel also explores themes of love, friendship, and social class. Maisie's relationships with her friends, family, and romantic interests are all complex and nuanced, and the novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India during the late 19th century.Overall, In The Tideway is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of its time.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.