"A Diary Kept by Mrs. R. C. Germon, at Lucknow, Between the Months of May and December, 1857" by Maria Germon, is a gripping first-hand account capturing the intense struggle for survival during the siege of Lucknow in 1857. Through diary entries, the reader experiences the mounting tension preceding the Indian Rebellion, detailing the fears and daily lives of families and soldiers facing imminent danger. The book recounts the protagonist's growing anxiety sparked by alarming news, her interactions with loved ones, preparations for battle, and increasing worry for her husband's safety amidst escalating chaos, highlighting human resilience amid war.
A Diary Kept by Mrs. R. C. Germon, at Lucknow, Between the Months of May and December, 1857
By Maria Germon
Trapped in a city under siege, a woman's diary reveals a harrowing tale of survival, fear, and the desperate fight for life during a violent uprising.
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