"Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India" by F. Marion Crawford, is a late 1800s story that explores themes of adventure, social standing, and who you are through Paul Griggs. Paul arrives in British-controlled India meeting Mr. Isaacs, a mysterious Persian dealer. Mr. Isaacs has a striking appearance and demeanor, as well as a past that involves rising from slavery to wealth and power as a dealer in precious stones. Their talks reveal Isaacs' opinions on life and love, especially regarding his romantic interest in in the beautiful Miss Westonhaugh, which leads to looking at cultural clashes and personal dreams.
Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India
By F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
In British-controlled India, a man meets a mysterious Persian dealer with a hidden past, with an intriguing interest in a beautiful woman.
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About the AuthorFrancis Marion Crawford was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastical stories.
Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastical stories.
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