The Trumpet-Major: John Loveday A Soldier In The War With Buonaparte And Robert His Brother First Mate In The Merchant Service A Tale
The Trumpet-Major: John Loveday A Soldier In The War With Buonaparte And Robert His Brother First Mate In The Merchant Service A Tale
Author: Thomas Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS
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Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, The Trumpet-Major chronicles the romantic entanglements and societal pressures within a small English village. This historical novel portrays the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times, focusing on the spirited Anne Garland and the three men who vie for her affection: a dashing trumpet-major, a steady miller, and a charming sailor. Hardy masterfully illustrates the complexities of love, duty, and class, weaving a narrative rich with period detail and emotional depth. The prose captures the pastoral beauty of the Dorset countryside while simultaneously revealing the anxieties and uncertainties of a nation on the brink of conflict. It presents a poignant and often ironic look at human nature and the enduring power of circumstance.
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Author: Thomas Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, The Trumpet-Major chronicles the romantic entanglements and societal pressures within a small English village. This historical novel portrays the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times, focusing on the spirited Anne Garland and the three men who vie for her affection: a dashing trumpet-major, a steady miller, and a charming sailor. Hardy masterfully illustrates the complexities of love, duty, and class, weaving a narrative rich with period detail and emotional depth. The prose captures the pastoral beauty of the Dorset countryside while simultaneously revealing the anxieties and uncertainties of a nation on the brink of conflict. It presents a poignant and often ironic look at human nature and the enduring power of circumstance.
