Flora A. Steel Books

Flora Annie Steel was an English author whose literary work is deeply informed by her twenty-two years living in India, particularly in the Punjab. Her experiences navigating Indian society, acting as an educational inspector and a mediator in local disputes, granted her a unique insight into native life and culture. Her engagement with local women, her collection of folk-tales, and her support for indigenous crafts all contributed to her distinctive literary voice. Steel's writings offer readers a rich and detailed perspective on Indian society, reflecting her commitment to understanding and portraying its complexities.string