Project Gutenberg 2021-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 128 Grier, Sydney C. 1868 1933 Gregg, Hilda Caroline Pearse, Alfred 1855 1933 Pearse, A. The Warden of the Marches an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Warden of the Marches" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to focus on the dynamics of life in the British-controlled region of Khemistan, following the characters Major Dick North, his wife Georgia, and his sister Mabel North as they navigate personal and political complexities in a frontier town. The novel explores themes of political tension and social interaction within a colonial context, emphasizing the interactions between British officials and local figures. The opening of the book introduces Major North, who is settling into life after receiving letters at his home with his wife, Georgia. Their carefree moment is interrupted by the surprise arrival of Mabel, who has traveled far to see them. The characters quickly engage in conversation about personal endeavors and the political environment, hinting at her secret aspirations and the rumored political tensions brought about by the reinstatement of local leaders. As the plot unfolds, the backdrop of unrest on the border looms, with references made to historical figures and a sense of impending conflict setting the stage for the narrative. The chapter establishes a rich tapestry of character interactions, setting a tone of intrigue and anticipation for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 764974 2025-06-26T08:00:12.466901 text/html 747952 2024-10-18T15:57:03 text/html 2150157 2025-06-26T08:00:20.106920 application/epub+zip 2159442 2025-06-26T08:00:13.613931 application/epub+zip 349019 2025-06-26T08:00:13.022884 application/epub+zip 2366513 2025-06-26T08:00:25.321890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2334401 2025-06-26T08:00:19.452880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530412 2022-09-29T19:17:38.925579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 728063 2025-06-26T08:00:11.347965 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 708267 2024-10-18T15:57:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17418 2025-06-26T08:00:25.456818 application/rdf+xml 19940 2025-06-26T08:00:13.130922 image/jpeg 2662 2025-06-26T08:00:13.075868 image/jpeg 2133253 2025-06-26T08:00:12.562902 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 en.wikipedia