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The Flag of the Adventurer

By Sydney C. Grier

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a new life in a foreign land, a spirited woman navigates cultural complexities and marital tensions.

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2021-07-15
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Summary

"The Flag of the Adventurer" by Sydney C. Grier is a book that unfolds in the exotic land of Khemistan. It follows Eveleen Ambrose, a courageous woman, as she adapts to a new life filled with both excitement and hardship alongside her husband, Richard Ambrose, highlighting issues in their relationship. Eveleen's arrival at the bustling docks showcases her spirited nature, despite dealing with sea-sickness and challenging travel conditions. Their interactions, and those with people like Colonel Bayard, bring to light the cultural and political landscape of Khemistan, hinting at themes around gender expectations and tricky colonial issues.

About the Author

Hilda Caroline Gregg was an English author who wrote novels and short stories under the name Sydney C. Grier. She had her fiction printed in The Bristol Times in 1886, then William Blackwood and Sons published her first novel in 1895. She then published a novel every year until 1925, mostly heroic tales about the adventures of English people in places such as Afghanistan, Baghdad, and India.

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