The House Of Rest (1921)

by B.M. Croker

Book Overview

The House of Rest is a novel written by Bithia Mary Croker and published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Dora who, after the death of her father, inherits a large sum of money and decides to travel to India to stay with her uncle. While staying at her uncle's house, Dora becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two men, one of whom is a wealthy and charming Englishman, while the other is a handsome and mysterious Indian prince.As Dora navigates the complexities of her relationships with these two men, she also becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as she uncovers a plot to overthrow the British government in India. With the help of her love interests and a cast of colorful characters, Dora must use all her wits and courage to thwart the conspirators and protect her newfound home.Filled with romance, adventure, and suspense, The House of Rest is a classic tale of love and intrigue set against the exotic backdrop of colonial India. Croker's vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and culture, as well as her nuanced portrayal of her characters, make this a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167048881
• ISBN13: 9781167048883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"