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100 1 _aCroker, B. M.
_q(Bithia Mary),
_d1849?-1920
245 1 0 _aMr. Jervis, Vol. 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-03
508 _aMWS 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Chatto & Windus, 1894
653 _aMate selection -- Fiction
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- India -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/mrjervis01crok https://archive.org/details/mrjervis02crok https://archive.org/details/mrjervis03crok
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72300
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