"In Old Madras" by B.M. Croker is a late 19th-century novel, that transports the reader to colonial Madras (Chennai) where Captain Geoffrey Mallender seeks answers about his uncle's disappearance three decades prior. Against the backdrop of British India, the story hints at deep-seated family secrets and long-held suspicions. When Captain Mallender arrives in Madras, he starts at Brown and Brown & Co., the firm handling his uncle's money, facing resistance as he seeks to uncover long-buried truths. The oppressive heat and vibrant life of Madras set an atmospheric stage as Mallender unravels a perilous family mystery, intertwining personal fate with colonial complexity.
In Old Madras
By B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker
Amidst the heat of colonial India, a determined captain arrives in Madras, ready to unearth the truth behind a decades-old family enigma, despite veiled resistance and hidden dangers.
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About the AuthorBithia Mary Croker was an Irish novelist most known for her works concerning life and society in British India. She also wrote ghost stories.
Bithia Mary Croker was an Irish novelist most known for her works concerning life and society in British India. She also wrote ghost stories.
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