In the Permanent Way

In the Permanent Way is a novel written by Flora Annie Steel. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the lives of a group of characters, including a railway engineer, a young couple, and a group of Indian workers. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the clash of cultures between the British and the Indian people. The title of the book refers to the railway tracks, which are a symbol of the British presence in India and the permanent mark they left on the country. Steel's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and attention to detail, and In the Permanent Way is no exception. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into a complex period of history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the British Raj or Indian literature.1897. An English writer, Steel married an Indian civilian, and for the next twenty-two years lived in India, chiefly in the Punjab area, with which most of her books are connected; her interest in the education of women, as an inspector of schools, gave her special insight into native life and character. The novel, On the Face of the Waters describing incidents of the Indian Mutiny, is her most ambitious work. Her best work can be found in her short-story collections of which In the Permanent Way is one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.