In the Permanent Way

In the Permanent Way, written by Flora Annie Steel in 1897, is a novel set in colonial India during the British Raj. It follows David Ross, a British railway engineer, as he navigates the complexities of building a railway line in a politically charged region while grappling with cultural clashes and his love for a local woman, Kalyani. The narrative highlights the impact of industrialization on traditional life and the social inequalities between the British and the local population, making it a significant exploration of colonialism and its consequences.