The Cœruleans: A Vacation Edyll (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. S. Cunningham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483434728 ISBN 13: 9780483434721

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

A sparkling satire of Anglo-Indian society, told with warmth and wit.

Set in the hill country of Coerulea, this book introduces a close-knit community where officials, neighbours, and friends mingle at dinners, debates, and mountain retreats. Its lively characters and keen observations reveal how ambition, affection, and social rules shape lives in a world of bright humor and quiet suspense.

In the midst of sunlit uplands and chilly politics, the story follows Chichele, Masterly, and Mrs. Paragon as they navigate duty, friendship, and the joys and perils of public life. Foregrounded are sharp, affectionate portraits of people who value companionship, clever conversation, and well-meant mischief as they pursue fulfillment in a spotlighted colonial society.
What you’ll experience

• A portrait of a sociable, sometimes biting circle of Anglo-Indian figures and their rituals
• Gentle, intelligent humor drawn from official routine, social gates, and moral choices
• Scenes of mountain scenery, thoughtful reflection, and human warmth amid intrigue
• Subtle explorations of ambition, luck, and the costs of public life

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty, character-driven fiction with a period setting and a humane, forgiving eye toward its colorful cast.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483434728
• ISBN 13: 9780483434721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384