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pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. In revising and partially rewriting my novel, 'Captain Desmond, V.C.,' I have been glad to make good the opportunity afforded me of bringing the Aftermath nearer to my original conception than it was in its first form. The three short chapters now substituted for the one final scene are therefore, in essence, no innovation. They represent more or less what I conceived at the time, but suppressed through...

Katherine Helen Maud Marshall was born on the 9th September 1867 in Murree, then part of British India, but now Pakistan.For much of her early years she was raised in India and Sri Lanka but returned to England to receive her education.Around 1896 she married Thomas Diver, an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Some years later they returned to England to settle and raise their son.In 1907 her first novel, Captain Desmond VC., was published. This and later w...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

The novel likely explores themes related to British colonial life in India, offering a glimpse into the complexities of relationships and cultural dynamics during that period. Maud Diver's works often delved into the social, political, and cultural aspects of British India.If you enjoy historical fiction set in the context of British colonial India, "Far to Seek" may provide an interesting narrative. Keep in mind that the novel reflects the perspectives and attitudes of its time, and it of...

Maud Diver (born Katherine Helen Maud Marshall was an English author in British India who wrote novels, short stories, biographies and journalistic pieces primarily on Indian topics and Englishmen in India.

The novel likely explores themes of love, identity, and cultural clash against the backdrop of British India. Diver's works often delve into the complexities of colonial relationships, both between the British rulers and the Indian population, as well as within the British expatriate community itself.In "The Great Amulet," readers may encounter vivid descriptions of Indian landscapes, customs, and traditions, as well as characters grappling with personal and societal challenges. The titula...

In "Captain Desmond, V.C.," Diver likely presents a tale of heroism, duty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of British colonial India. The title suggests that the protagonist, Captain Desmond, is a decorated soldier who has been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), one of the highest honors for valor in the British military.The novel may follow Captain Desmond as he navigates the challenges of military service, facing danger, adversity, and moral dilemmas in the course of his duties. T...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

Against the radiant backdrop of Loch Etive and the Forsyth estate, Unconquered begins as a summer gathering of polished conversation conceals a web of longing, rivalry, and social unrest. Lady Forsyth watches her son, Sir Mark, with anxious devotion as two striking visitors unsettle the household: Bel Alison, reserved and elusive, and Miss O'Neill, outspoken, idealistic, and committed to suffrage and reform. Their presence draws Mark into a charged orbit of politics, poetry, music, and fli...

"Far to Seek: A Romance of England and India" by Maud Diver unfolds as a compelling tale that traverses the cultural and geographical landscapes of each England and India. Diver, an accomplished author acknowledged for her vivid storytelling, weaves a narrative that explores love, identity, and the conflict of civilizations. The tale follows the lives of its protagonists, blending factors of romance, adventure, and cultural exploration. Against the backdrop of England and the vibrant tapes...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...