The Jungle Girl

"The Jungle Girl" by Gordon Casserly is a tale set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century India, where young Frank Wargrave, a British Indian Army adjutant, finds himself caught between the demands of military duty, his passion for hunting, and the intricate web of colonial social life. The story opens in the remote and scenic Rohar territory, introducing Frank alongside his companion, Raymond, as they prepare for a thrilling pigsticking adventure, revealing insights into their friendship and the unique aspects of the local culture. The narrative focus shifts to Violet Norton, a captivating but isolated woman longing for a deeper connection due to her husband, Major Norton’s, consuming interest in entomology. The groundwork is laid for a narrative that explores friendship, budding attraction, and the underlying conflicts inherent in relationships dictated by societal decorum in a faraway, exotic land as a crocodile attack brings Frank and Violet closer.