Project Gutenberg 2012-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 235 Steel, Flora Annie Webster 1847 1929 Steel, F. A. (Flora Annie) The Mercy of the Lord The mercy of the Lord -- Salt duty -- The wisdom of our Lord Ganêsh -- The son of a king -- The birth of fire -- The gift of battle -- The value of a vote -- Salt of the earth -- An appreciated rupee -- The Lake of High Hope -- Retaining fees -- His chance -- The flatterer for gain -- A maiden's prayer -- Silver speech and golden silence -- The footsteps of a dog -- The finding of Private Flanigan -- Rex et Imp -- There arose a man -- Dry goods -- The regeneration of Daisy Bell -- A song without words -- Segregation -- Slave of the court. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "The Mercy of the Lord" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of colonial India, capturing the intricacies of relationships and the looming tension of frontier conflicts. The narrative begins with scenes that hint at themes of longing, duty, and the effects of cultural intersections on the characters' lives, particularly focusing on young Bertram and the dynamics he faces in a society filled with both opportunity and peril. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Craddock, a railway worker, and young Bertram, who is the epitome of youthful hope and innocence, as they navigate a gathering at a picturesque garden. Amidst the festive atmosphere, there's an underlying sense of foreboding tied to a pending military campaign. Bertram is depicted engaging with those around him, showcasing his charm and naivety, while a visit from a snake charmer sets the stage for a captivating story steeped in mystical elements. The opening unfolds with rich sensory details, grounding readers in the vibrant yet complex landscape of colonial India, hinting at deeper narratives that intertwine tragedy and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en India -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 599112 2025-07-16T09:52:40.132256 text/html 578318 2024-10-23T09:26:51 text/html 295294 2025-07-16T09:52:48.734236 application/epub+zip 304510 2025-07-16T09:52:42.390224 application/epub+zip 304510 2025-07-16T09:52:41.036247 application/epub+zip 498297 2025-07-16T09:52:53.382234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460830 2025-07-16T09:52:47.848231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440226 2022-09-18T11:32:28.445993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534536 2023-09-17T12:44:40.771902 text/plain 514766 2024-10-23T09:26:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17207 2025-07-16T09:52:53.509196 application/rdf+xml 9016 2025-07-16T09:52:41.542243 image/jpeg 2440 2025-07-16T09:52:41.286232 image/jpeg 285958 2025-07-16T09:52:40.177233 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia