Publisher's Synopsis
The Road to Agra by Aimee Sommerfelt is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the 17th century. The story follows the journey of a young French woman named Gabrielle, who travels to India with her husband, a French merchant named Antoine. Gabrielle is initially excited about the adventure, but soon realizes that life in India is vastly different from what she's used to. She struggles to adapt to the new culture and customs, and finds herself isolated and alone. As she tries to find her place in this new world, Gabrielle becomes drawn to a local nobleman named Ravi. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two form a deep connection and fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Gabrielle is already married and Ravi is engaged to another woman. The novel is full of vivid descriptions of life in 17th century India, including the bustling markets, colorful festivals, and beautiful landscapes. It also explores themes of cultural differences, love, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Overall, The Road to Agra is a beautifully written and engaging novel that transports readers to a different time and place. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, romance, or stories about cross-cultural relationships.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.
