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100 1 _aCroker, B. M.
_q(Bithia Mary),
_d1849?-1920
245 1 0 _aMr. Jervis, Vol. 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-04
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. 2 (of 3)" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Honor Gordon and Mark Jervis, exploring themes of social intrigue, personal development, and the dynamics of relationships within a colonial setting. The narrative appears to delve into the lives of expatriates in India, their societal interactions, and the inherent tensions and comedies that arise within their social circles. The opening of this volume sets the stage within a lively social environment, where Honor prepares to make her debut in high society alongside her proud aunt, Mrs. Brande. As they arrive at the club in Shirani, various characters are introduced, each contributing to the unfolding drama. Honor encounters a mixed reception, battling the condescension of others like Mrs. Langrishe, as well as awkward interactions with Lalla Paske and Captain Waring, who both navigate the complexities of colonial relationships. The chapter effectively establishes the tone of social competition and personal aspirations, hinting at the challenges and potential romances that will develop as the story progresses. (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/72313
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