{"product_id":"the-star-of-india-9781513219592","title":"The Star of India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar of India\u003c\/i\u003e is a romantic novel that follows the complicated courtship and marriage of a young woman who's disenchanted with the minutiae of life.\u003c\/b\u003e Refusing to embrace the role of a missionary or tutor, she hastily weds an older man in hopes of breaking away from her family's oppressive influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStella Carrington is eager to experience life outside the confines of her grandmother's home. In an attempt to curb Stella's unconventional desires, her family seeks the help of her godfather Robert Crayfield, a colonel in the Indian service. Instead of occupational guidance, he offers to marry Stella and take her to India as his bride.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStella discovers the complicated nature of marriage having to navigate new and unexpected responsibilities. Soon, conflicts are amplified by the appearance of Philip Flint, a handsome young officer stationed in town. It's a classic tale of love and duty that forces Stella to make a difficult but necessary decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a complex story that bucks tradition pitting one character's happiness against the desires of another. \u003ci\u003eStar of India\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating look at marriage, the military and colonial politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eStar of India\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerrin, Alice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlice Perrin (1867-1934)\u003c\/b\u003e was a British writer whose work was greatly influenced by the Anglo-Indian experience. She explored romance, religion and the supernatural, while providing earnest commentary on the political and cultural impact of colonization. Perrin wrote a total of 17 novels including \u003ci\u003eInto Temptation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Spell of the Jungle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Anglo-Indians\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e She was often compared to Rudyard Kipling, whose stories shared a similar setting and tone. In 1932, Perrin published her final novel, \u003ci\u003eOther Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e, just two years before her death.","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176304181522,"sku":"9781513219592","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c68b6196-a4dc-48b8-ae78-0d6f384234dd.jpg?v=1744298587","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-star-of-india-9781513219592","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}