02496cam a22003373u 4500 72300 UtSlPG 20260610134654.0 m cr n 260607r20231894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920 Mr. Jervis, Vol. 1 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-03 MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Mr. Jervis, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces several characters navigating their social lives in British India, particularly focusing on the character of Lalla, a young woman poised to enter society. As they arrange gatherings and discuss prospects, themes of marriage, friendship, and societal expectations unfold amidst the unique backdrop of colonial life. The opening of the novel sets the stage in an Indian cantonment, where Mrs. Langrishe discusses the arrival of her niece, Lalla, with her friend, Mrs. Sladen. Mrs. Langrishe expresses excitement over the potential of having a beautiful young companion to improve her social standings while revealing her past disappointments in love. The interplay between the two women draws attention to their social ambitions and hints at underlying tensions regarding marriage and propriety. As Mrs. Langrishe prepares to welcome Lalla, the dynamics of their social circle and the competition for suitable matches in a colonial setting become apparent, creating a lively atmosphere that hints at both camaraderie and rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus, 1894 Mate selection -- Fiction India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/mrjervis01crok https://archive.org/details/mrjervis02crok https://archive.org/details/mrjervis03crok https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72300 113025 113025