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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1903
The Pool in the Desert
Part of the Damar series
Wives of officers in India face trials and transformations.
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132 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In "A Pool in the Desert," explore the lives of officers' wives in colonial India. One woman sends her child to England, while another navigates societal shifts with the arrival of a new officer and his wife. As they adapt to their surroundings, their stories reveal the complexities of life in a foreign land. What challenges will they face, and how will they change? Discover the intricate dynamics of duty, identity, and belonging in this captivating collection.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 132
- Reading age
- 10–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
Themes & topics
The series
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 28, 2008
- First published
- January 1, 1903
- Publisher
- Echo Library
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781406826524
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