A British Resident by John Arthur Barry
John Arthur Barry's British Resident is a historical novel set in the early 19th century in India. The story follows the life of William Henry Sleeman, a British Resident in the court of the Maharaja of Oudh. Sleeman is tasked with the difficult job of reforming the court and bringing justice to the people of Oudh. He faces many challenges, including corruption, bribery, and the threat of rebellion. As he struggles to bring order to the court, he also finds himself falling in love with a local woman, and must choose between his duty and his heart. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, and provides a fascinating look into the history of British India.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 5,787 words
First lines
God save our gracious Queen. Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 5,787 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in the past, likely involving a British Resident, and the author's name implies a British author, suggesting a story set in the British Empire.
- Adventure — The title implies a story of exploration and discovery, suggesting an adventurous plot.
- Romance — The title implies a story of a relationship between a British Resident and another character, suggesting a romantic plot.
- Mystery — The title implies a story of a British Resident who is mysterious or has a mysterious past, suggesting a mystery plot.
Tags
colonialism · British Empire · India · 19th century · expatriate · diplomacy · cultural clash · adventure · historical fiction · travel · politics · society
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