Publisher's Synopsis
""A Burmese Maid: A Tale of Pathos and Incident Founded on Episodes in Burmese History"" is a novel written by Reginald Vernon. The book tells the story of a young Burmese girl named Thahra who is sold into slavery by her father. She is taken to Mandalay, the royal capital of Burma, where she becomes a maid in the palace of King Thibaw. Thahra is treated harshly by her mistress, the queen, and suffers from homesickness and loneliness. However, she finds solace in the company of a young British officer named Captain Charles Gordon, who is stationed in Burma. As Thahra and Captain Gordon's friendship deepens, they become involved in a plot to overthrow the king and restore the rightful heir to the throne. The novel is set against the backdrop of the political turmoil and social upheaval that characterized Burma during the late nineteenth century. It is a tale of love, friendship, betrayal, and courage, and provides a fascinating insight into Burmese culture and history.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.
