02308cam a22003373u 4500 1168 UtSlPG 20260610133041.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Duncan, Sara Jeannette, 1861-1922 The Pool in the Desert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1998-01-01 A mother in India -- An impossible ideal -- The hesitation of Miss Anderson -- The pool in the desert. Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger "The Pool in the Desert" by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers on the life of a woman navigating the challenges of motherhood and societal expectations while living in British India. The protagonist, Mrs. Farnham, reflects on her relationship with her husband, John, and their daughter, Cecily, revealing the complexities of familial bonds against the backdrop of colonial life. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Farnham's struggle to manage her household's finances while caring for her family in a foreign land. She recounts the early days of her daughter's life and especially the difficulties posed by her husband's military duties and her eventual separation from Cecily. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Mrs. Farnham's relationship with Cecily is marked by distance, both physically and emotionally, as Cecily grows up with her aunts in England, creating a sense of alienation between mother and daughter. This dynamic sets the foundation for the exploration of maternal instincts, societal pressure, and the impact of separation on family ties in a colonial context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction Women -- India -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1168 43284 43284