His Honour, and a Lady

Name: His Honour, and a Lady
Author: Sara Jeannette Duncan

By Sara Jeannette Duncan

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The narrative follows a provincial colonial official whose unexpected appointment to act for his superior reshapes domestic expectations and social relations. Scenes alternate between office corridors, sunlit bazaars, and drawing-room intimacy as local clerks, servants, and acquaintances react to rank and rumor. The plot traces the couple’s private adjustments, the official’s public responsibilities, and the small moral and political dilemmas of administration, offering keen observation of manners, subtle satire of social ambition, and a study of personal pride and duty in a governed outpost.

About the Author

Sara Jeannette Duncan

Sara Jeannette Duncan was a Canadian author and journalist known for her insightful portrayals of life in British India and England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of colonial life. Among her notable titles is "An American Girl in London," which reflects her experiences and observations as an expatriate. Duncan's writing is characterized by its wit and keen social commentary, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her time. She contributed to the understanding of the female experience in a colonial context through her engaging narratives.