1926 First Edition Square 8vo. pp. viii, [iii], 93,[ 1] (Bibliography), frontis and  7 illustrations from Persian miniatures and ten pages of photographs of Indian scenes. Black cloth gilt title to spine and gilt decoration to front cover. in worn browned  dustwrapper. creased and small pieces missing from head of spine and corners.

This copy was owned by Sir Michael O’Dwyer who was Lieut-Governor of the Punjab cica 1915 – 1921.  He was assassinated by an Indian fanatic at Caxton Hall – Westminster in 1939.  His signature is on the front endpaper. With  presentation to Col. T.G.P. Lawrenson by Lady O’Dwyer .

“The Lady of the Lotus: A Strange Tale of Faithfulness” is a book recounting the love story of Baz Bahadur, the last king of Mandu, and his queen, Rup Mati, also known as the “Lady of the Lotus”.