My three years in Manipur

The author recounts three years living in Manipur after her husband accepts a political posting, narrating the arduous journey to a remote valley and everyday life at the Residency. She records encounters with hill tribes, royal family members, and native troops; vivid descriptions of landscapes, the lake, gardens, and local customs; domestic routines, pets, and village arrangements for food and labour; and efforts to learn the language. Social events and sporting pursuits alternate with mounting court tensions, an evacuation order, and a perilous escape during a violent uprising, blending travel narrative, cultural observation, and personal memoir.