The Company's Servant

The Company's Servant: A Romance of Southern India is a novel written by Bithia Mary Croker and first published in 1907. The story is set in colonial India during the British Raj and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Ethel Clifford, who travels to India to marry a man she has never met. However, upon arriving in India, she discovers that her fianc����� has died and she is left alone in a foreign country.Ethel is taken in by the family of her fianc�����'s former servant, Raman, who becomes her guide and protector in the unfamiliar land. As Ethel adjusts to her new life, she becomes increasingly drawn to Raman and the Indian way of life. However, their growing affection is met with disapproval from both the British and Indian communities, who view their relationship as taboo.The novel explores themes of love, cultural differences, and the complexities of colonialism. Croker's vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and customs provide a rich backdrop for the story, while her nuanced portrayal of the characters adds depth and complexity to the narrative.Overall, The Company's Servant is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on colonial India and the relationships between the British and Indian people during this time period.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.