A British Resident

Name: A British Resident
Author: 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

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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, 181 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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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.