Publisher's Synopsis
Black But Comely: Or The Adventures Of Jane Lee is a novel by George John Whyte-Melville, originally published in 1867. The story follows the adventures of Jane Lee, a young woman of mixed race who is born in the West Indies and raised in England. Despite her beauty and intelligence, Jane faces discrimination and prejudice due to her race.As a young woman, Jane falls in love with a white man named Harry Bracebridge, but their relationship is forbidden by society. When Harry is sent to India for military service, Jane follows him there disguised as a man. She joins the army and becomes a skilled soldier, fighting alongside Harry in battles against rebels.Throughout the novel, Jane faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including racism, sexism, and the dangers of war. Despite these difficulties, she remains determined to prove herself and to fight for what she believes in.Black But Comely is a historical novel that explores themes of race, gender, and identity. It is a compelling story of adventure, romance, and perseverance that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of people of color during the Victorian era.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.
