B. M. CrokerBithia Mary Croker, better known as B. M. Croker, was an Irish novelist who lived from 1848 to 1920. She was born in County Down, Ireland, and spent much of her life in India, where her husband was a British army officer. Croker began writing after hr husband retired from the army, and published her first novel, "Pretty Miss Neville," in 1894. Over the next two decades, she wrote a series of popular novels set in India. Croker's novels were known for their vivid descriptions of life in colonial India and their nuanced portrayals of the relationships between British colonizers and Indian natives. She also explored themes of class, gender, and power, and her work often highlighted the complexities and contradictions of colonial society. While Croker's work was popular during her lifetime, it has since fallen out of favor with many critics, who have criticized her for reinforcing colonial attitudes and stereotypes. However, her novels remain an important part of the canon of colonial literature and offer valuable insights into the history and culture of India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Read More Read Less