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Alice Perrin's Tales That are Told is a delightful collection of stories set in colonial India. From kings and queens to commoners, Perrin weaves a vivid tapestry of life in the Raj that will keep readers enthralled from beginning to end.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Star of India" by Alice Perrin is a captivating novel set in the vibrant and mysterious subcontinent of India during the Raj era. The story revolves around Stella Carrington, a young and beautiful woman trapped in the restrictive confines of her Victorian household. Yearning for adventure and freedom, she finds solace in the prospect of marrying her godfather, Robert Crayfield, an officer in the Indian Civil Service. As Stella embarks on her journey to India, she is enchanted by the beauty and allure of the country. However, her initial excitement fades as she realizes that her husband is more interested in her as a means to satisfy his own desires rather than a partner in life. Her perspective shifts when she encounters Philip Flint, a young and handsome junior officer, who awakens her desires and forces her to confront her own needs and obligations. Alice Perrin skillfully portrays the complexities of Anglo-Indian life during this tumultuous period. With meticulous detail and empathy, Perrin delves into the intricacies of love, despair, jealousy, and doubt that plague her well-drawn characters. Through her compelling narrative, Perrin offers readers a glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural tensions of the time.

Star of India is a romantic novel that follows the complicated courtship and marriage of a young woman who¿s disenchanted with the minutiae of life. Refusing to embrace the role of a missionary or tutor, she hastily weds an older man in hopes of breaking away from her family¿s oppressive influence.Stella Carrington is eager to experience life outside the confines of her grandmother¿s home. In an attempt to curb Stelläs unconventional desires, her family seeks the help of her godfather Robert Crayfield, a colonel in the Indian service. Instead of occupational guidance, he offers to marry Stella and take her to India as his bride. Stella discovers the complicated nature of marriage having to navigate new and unexpected responsibilities. Soon, conflicts are amplified by the appearance of Philip Flint, a handsome young officer stationed in town. It¿s a classic tale of love and duty that forces Stella to make a difficult but necessary decision. This is a complex story that bucks tradition pitting one character¿s happiness against the desires of another. Star of India is a fascinating look at marriage, the military and colonial politics. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Star of India is both modern and readable.

Originally published in 1901, 'East of Suez' was Alice Perrin's first collection of short stories. Her fascinating and thought-provoking tales of Anglo-Indian life rival the best work of Kipling, and were hugely successful in their day. Perrin tells stories of illicit love against a beautifully-drawn backdrop of the mystical east, interweaving the supernatural with exquisite details of her characters' lives. This scholarly edition includes: a critical introduction; author biography; suggestions for further reading; explanatory notes; contextual material on representations of the British Raj; illustrations from 'The Illustrated London News' and 'The Windsor Magazine'.