The Story of the Gadsbys: A Tale Without a Plot (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rudyard Kipling

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484728245 ISBN 13: 9780484728249

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sharp, entertaining window into military life and love in the British Raj .

This collection blends wit and warmth to paint vivid scenes of officers, their families, and the times they lived in.

In these tales, Kipling examines duty, pride, and affection with light humor and quiet pathos. Set against hill towns like Simla and the marches of the Pink Hussars, the stories mix social satire with human moments that feel both timeless and immediately of their era.

• Witty character portraits of officers, their spouses, and the social world they navigate
• Humor mingled with genuine moments of doubt, affection, and duty
• Vivid settings in India’s hill stations and military camps
• Themes of love, sacrifice, pride, and the complexities of “growing up” under pressure

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic Kipling, early modern soldiering life, and stories that pair humor with heartfelt observations about duty and longing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484728245
• ISBN 13: 9780484728249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 179