Waiting on Empire. A History of Indian Travelling Ayahs in Britain, Hardback/***

The story of the South Asian women who travelled as ayahs (servants and nannies) in the British empire, but often found themselves abandoned in Britain. A unique tale that gives a voice to a largely forgotten group in the historical record. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Dr Arunima (Assistant Professor of History, Assistant Professor of History, Idaho State University) Datta Illustration(s): 150 black and white photographs Number of pages: 320 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 163 x 242 x 25 Cover type: Hardback