02671cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500200014326400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000420034950000310039150801870042252013740060953400450198365300200202865300560204865300540210465300520215865300390221085600430224999900170229220305UtSlPG20260610133453.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aKing, Charles,d1844-193310aMarion's Faith. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  a"A sequel to The Colonel's Daughter."  aRelease date is 2007-01-07  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"Marion's Faith" by Charles King is a novel written in the late 19th century. This sequel to "The Colonel's Daughter" revisits a cast of characters deeply embedded in military life, exploring themes of duty, loyalty, and the complexities of personal relationships during the tumultuous backdrop of the American frontier. The story centers around Lieutenant Ray, who reflects on his life choices and relationships, particularly with his sister and comrades, alongside the impending realities of military duty.  The opening of the novel introduces two key characters, Lieutenant Ray and Major Stannard, who are riding back to the garrison after troop drill. Their conversation touches on Ray’s desire for adventure and the pressures of family expectations, hinting at his complex family dynamics, especially concerning his sister’s marriage. The scene is vividly described with the beauty of the prairie, establishing a peaceful yet tense atmosphere that contrasts with the lurking threat of conflict. As they discuss past acquaintances and the challenges of their lifestyle, the reader is drawn into their camaraderie and the broader themes of loyalty and sacrifice that will likely shape the narrative. The initial chapters set the stage for the conflicts ahead, both on the battlefield and within their personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction  aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aUnited States. Army -- Military life -- Fiction  aSoldiers -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20305  c61576d61576