The Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May) 1881-1939 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Lamp in the Desert" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal dilemmas against the backdrop of British colonial India. The main characters include Tommy Denvers and his sister Stella, who faces societal ostracism and personal conflict as she prepares to marry Ralph Dacre, a charming but irresponsible officer. The opening of the novel introduces a vibrant scene filled with the excitement of British officers celebrating in the heat of an Indian night. Tommy Denvers shares his concern with his captain, Everard Monck, over his sister’s impending marriage to Dacre, whom he believes is unworthy. We witness the contrasting personalities: Tommy's youthful emotions and Monck's stoic demeanor. As the story unfolds, Stella emerges, revealing the trials she faces as a newcomer in a rigid society, struggling with her decision to marry amid a lack of genuine affection for Dacre. This portion of the narrative sets up the complex emotional web that will ensnare the characters as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-10-16 E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Gregory Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Love stories India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13763 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13763 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133327.0 13763