The Strong Hours

This novel centers around a woman named Marcia Ashley, whose respectable life as the wife of a British colonel is turned upside-down when an old flame re-enters her life. Through vividly drawn characters and lush descriptions of India, the author explores themes of love, duty, and personal growth in a changing world.
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