Before the Midnight Hour

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The story follows Paul Williams, a charming young man returning to India after his education, unaware of his adoption and illegitimate origins. As the son of an English woman and connected to Walter, a dismissed company founder, Paul navigates the complexities of societal norms. Walter's controversial past, including his efforts to save a young widow from suttee, adds depth to the narrative, exploring themes of identity, love, and the clash between personal desires and cultural expectations.