Captain Desmond (1914)

Captain Desmond is a novel written by Maud Diver and published in 1914. The story revolves around the titular character, Captain Desmond, who is a British officer stationed in India. He falls in love with a young Indian woman named Tara, but their love is forbidden due to the cultural and racial differences between them. Desmond is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Tara, and the novel explores the complexities of their relationship in a time when colonialism and racism were prevalent in British India. The story also delves into the themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures.As the plot unfolds, Desmond faces numerous challenges, including a rebellion against British rule, personal conflicts with his fellow officers, and the disapproval of his superiors. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India, with its exotic landscapes, diverse cultures, and political tensions.Overall, Captain Desmond is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of love, duty, and identity in a colonial setting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.