To Let

by B.M. Croker, John Wilson Croker

A vivid, witty glimpse of life on the move in colonial India. A young narrator shares a humorous, sometimes sharp-eyed account of a family trying to find a better home as the heat and bustle of Lucknow push them toward the hills.

In this memoir-style tale, a lively cast of characters—Aggie, her patient husband, two lively children, and a troupe of helpers—navigates an Indian summer, cautious budget, and the practicalities of travel. The journey from a crowded plains home to a Briarwood bungalow becomes a small epic of weather, logistics, and unexpected hospitality, told with warmth and a touch of satire.


Experience a bustling Indian station life, its routines, and its social small talk.
Follow a multi‑season trek to a hill home, with pockets of humor and tension along the way.
Meet a cast of characters, from loyal friends to eccentric bungalow staff, portrayed with affection.
Enjoy a narrator’s candid reflections on comfort, family dynamics, and adaptation.


Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous, character-driven travelogues set against rich historical scenery and everyday adventures.

Genres: Short Stories

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1896

About the author

Bithia Mary (or May) Croker (née Sheppard, c. 1848-1920) was an Irish novelist, most of whose work concerns life and society in British India. Her 1917 novel The Road to Mandalay, set in Burma, was the uncredited basis for a 1926 American silent film, of which only excerpts survive. She was also a notable writer of ghost stories.
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Reviews

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. I listened to it on Audible's Horror Channel. I'd never heard of the author before. The story was eerie and well-written and the reader did a wonderful job.