The Diary of Fanny Parkes

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English - March 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Fanny Parkes was a middle class British woman who kept a diary of her years in India, and was one of the first white women ever allowed within a zenana (harem). We discussed her perceptions of Indian culture, the British East India company, sexy wrestling in Bollywood movies, and whether you should go for a hike with Fanny.

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