More About Peggy

"More About Peggy" by George de Horne Vaizey is a story of a young woman's return from India to England in the late 1800s, offering a view into her life as she recalls her past and looks forward to the possibilities that lie ahead, including the prospect of love, friendships, and finding her place in the world. The story begins with Peggy Saville on a ship in the Bay of Bengal, excited to be going back home after spending years overseas, where she meets Major Hector Darcy, an old friend from when they were younger. This meeting is the start of a growing friendship, suggesting possible romances. The beginning shows the characters personalities, the social rules of the time, and the themes of belonging and looking back on the past; since they are all dealing with changes in their lives.