The Hardy, Thomas 1840-1928 creator text utu 2001 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Trumpet-Major" by Thomas Hardy is a historical novel published in 1880. Set in Weymouth during the Napoleonic Wars, it follows Anne Garland as she navigates the affections of three very different suitors: the honorable John Loveday, a trumpet major; his flighty sailor brother Bob; and the cowardly Festus Derriman. Against a backdrop of military camps and invasion fears, the brothers serve with Wellington and Nelson while Anne's heart wavers between duty and desire. Unusually for Hardy, the ending isn't entirely tragic—though fate looms ominously. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trumpet-Major Release date is 2001-10-01 This etext was prepared by Les Bowler Original publication data not identified Historical fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Regency, 1800-1837 -- Fiction Love stories Soldiers -- Fiction Wessex (England) -- Fiction Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction Merchant mariners -- Fiction Brothers -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2864 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2864 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133104.0 2864