The Potter's Thumb V2 is a book written by Flora Annie Webster Steel. It is a sequel to the first volume of the same name. The book is set in India during the British Raj and follows the lives of various characters, including the protagonist, Miriam Lal, who is a young woman of mixed Indian and British heritage. Miriam is a skilled potter and her talent is highly valued by the local community. The story explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the struggle for independence in colonial India. The book also delves into ...
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The Potter's Thumb V2 is a book written by Flora Annie Webster Steel. It is a sequel to the first volume of the same name. The book is set in India during the British Raj and follows the lives of various characters, including the protagonist, Miriam Lal, who is a young woman of mixed Indian and British heritage. Miriam is a skilled potter and her talent is highly valued by the local community. The story explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the struggle for independence in colonial India. The book also delves into the complexities of relationships, including love, betrayal, and friendship. The Potter's Thumb V2 is a gripping tale that provides insight into the lives of people living in India during a pivotal moment in history.Up-stairs on the roof, the connection between Azizan's tears and Zainub's sciatica would have seemed far-fetched, obscure; down-stairs, however, it was self-evident, clear as daylight. Briefly, Aziz had the evil eye, like her grand- father the potter, and she was using it, as her mother had used it. Sixteen years before, after nursing that mother in the damp dungeon, where useless cries could be deadened, Zainub had nearly died of rheumatic fever. Not from the damp, of course; simply from the evil eye.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.
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