Angel: A sketch in Indian ink

"Angel: A Sketch in Indian Ink" by B. M. Croker, is a story set in British India about a neglected young girl named Angel Gascoigne. Living in a military area, Angel's life is tough because of her family problems, money troubles, and what society expects from her. The story is about loss, wanting to be loved, and shows how innocent childhood can be. At the start of the novel, we find out about the difficult place where Angel lives and her sad life. Her cousin, Philip Gascoigne, tries to make her happy, but she struggles with her relationship with her stepfather and wants to be accepted and loved. Her story shows a sad contrast between her dreams and the uncaring world around her.