B. M. Croker

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Produktbeschreibung

Excerpt: One sultry September afternoon, some years ago, my brother Ronald and I, being tired and dusty, found a temporary resting-place on the parapet of a little old bridge that spanned a sleepy stream. Through a thin silk blouse a comforting sun beat upon my back, and I was serenely conscious of an unusual sense of happiness and well-being - though I owed little to my surroundings. In all England it would have been difficult to find a more featureless and monotonous outlook than the prospect that lay stretched before us. A series of flat, marshy fields, exhibiting here a space of willowy green, and there a patch of black soil, enclosed by ragged hedges or deep, dark dykes. Occasionally a few lonely and distorted trees, or a humped-up cluster of red roofs, varied the scene, which gradually faded until sky and horizon seemed to melt away into one pale blur. What a region! exclaimed Ronnie, as he tossed away the stump of a cigarette.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 265
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783987449208
• Artikelnr.: 66763811

Autorenporträt

Bithia Croker born on November 6, 1849, Mary Croker, sometimes known as B. M. Croker, was a British author who died on October 20, 1920. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she was a well-known and prolific writer who was well-known for her captivating novels and short stories. Croker lived a significant portion of her life in India, where her husband was a British Army soldier. Her experiences there had a profound effect on her work. Her paintings frequently portrayed the life of British expatriates in India, providing realistic depictions of the people, customs, and natural surroundings of the area. Croker's writing was distinguished by its intricate character development, captivating narratives, and vivid descriptions. Croker was a prolific writer whose works were popular during her lifetime. She wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, contributing significantly to the genre of popular fiction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. B.M. Croker's legacy is marked by her contributions to popular fiction, her exploration of social themes, and her impact on both contemporary readers and future writers. Her works remain a testament to her talent and the significant role she played in 19th and early 20th-century literature.