Masters brings out the dichotomy of the Anglo Indian who was not completely accepted by the British and at the same time felt he was superior to a native. Masters however faithfully portrays the character of most Anglo girls and he brings out the fact that these girls were rather roughly treated by the English as sexual objects. But this relationship despite taking on a carnal hue still leaves the girl more bewildered. She ricochets from this relationship to love an English army officer Lt col Savage, who is the Officer Commanding of a Gurkha battalion of the British Indian army.

But the clash of cultures is poignantly brought out by Masters as the girl despite visiting the Gurudwara expects to be kissed by the Sikh, which never takes place. John Masters create a 28-year-old beautiful and restless heroine, who decides toīecome an Indian and loves a Sikh. The girl is searching a niche for herself in the changed environment, which was to emerge after the English left India. This is succinctly brought out by Masters through the character of the heroine, an Anglo Indian girl named Victoria. This was a period of uncertainty for the Anglo Indian community who, to say the least, was bewildered. The story revolves around the period when the Second World War was over and the British under Attlee had decided to leave India and go away.

Masters in his inimitable style brings out in this book, the dichotomy of the Anglo Indian community which could trace there pedigree to English blood, but were never entirely accepted by the English as their equal. The Anglo Indian is a dwindling lot in India as most have migrated to Australia or the UK. The book by John Masters wrote in a racy style is a de facto portrayal of the Anglo Indian community who had a close association with the Police and the Indian Railways. Junction in 1952 when India had gained freedom.

Bhowani junction by john masters