Fanny Emily Penny
The Tea Planter is a novel written by Fanny Emily Penny and first published in 1906. The story is set in colonial India during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young English woman named Gwen Lansdowne. Gwen travels to India to marry her fianc�����, a tea planter named Laurence Hope. However, upon her arrival, she discovers that Laurence has died in a tragic accident. Gwen is left alone in a foreign land, with no means of support. She is taken in by a wealthy Indian family and begins to learn about the culture and customs of the country. As she adapts to her new surroundings, Gwen finds herself drawn to the handsome and charismatic Indian lawyer, Rama Varma. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and cultural differences. It portrays the complexities of relationships between people from different backgrounds and the challenges of navigating a society that is deeply divided by race and class. The Tea Planter is a vivid and engaging portrayal of colonial India, with its lush landscapes, vibrant colors, and rich cultural traditions. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived and loved in a world that was rapidly changing.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.
