# The Kindly Ones

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- Book: [The Kindly Ones](https://www.bookquiver.com/caroline-stickland/the-kindly-ones) ([The Kindly Ones.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/caroline-stickland/the-kindly-ones.md))
- Authors: [Caroline Stickland](https://www.bookquiver.com/caroline-stickland)
- Publisher: headline
- ISBN: 978-07-4726-262-6
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2001-07-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

In British India, Paul Eliot is a wealthy, powerful merchant. In nineteenth century England, where class is all-important, he takes quick offence at the easy self-assurance of men superior in rank, sensing disdain in every word. In revenge, he determines to seduce the beautiful wife of his well-born host and fellow merchant, Gerard Forston. Eliot and Eleanor flee to India, ignorant of the tragic, far-reaching consequence of their thoughtless elopement. Mirroring Paris's escape with Helen of Troy, all those connected with the lovers will be affected as their families are torn apart.