A Garden Of Spices (1913)

A Garden of Spices is a novel written by A. Keith Fraser and published in 1913. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the lives of a group of English expatriates living in a small hill station. The central character is a young woman named Edith, who is newly married to a British officer named Jack. Edith is fascinated by the exotic culture and spices of India, and she begins to explore the local bazaars and gardens. Along the way, she meets a diverse group of characters, including a wise old Indian mystic, a flamboyant French artist, and a handsome Indian prince. As Edith becomes more immersed in the local culture, she begins to question her own values and beliefs, and she must navigate the complex social and political tensions of colonial India. The novel is a rich and evocative portrayal of life in India during a fascinating and tumultuous period of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.