02149cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500280014226400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800290038752013020041653400450171865300180176365300230178185600430180425060UtSlPG20260610133556.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBecke, Louis,d1855-191310aOfficer and Man :b1901 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-12  aProduced by David Widger  a"Officer and Man" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The story is set in the South Seas, primarily on the islands of Fiji, and revolves around themes of duty, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships amidst the backdrop of colonial influence and military service. The narrative intricately explores the lives of characters caught in the moral quandaries posed by their societal roles and personal relationships.  The plot follows Lieutenant Carteret of H.M.S. Spitfire, who is dispatched to capture a deserter named George Barcom, whose true identity is later revealed to be Charles Parker, a former sergeant of marines. The narrative unfolds through the interactions between Carteret, Barcom, and Tui, Barcom’s native wife, highlighting the tension between duty and personal loyalty. As Carteret grapples with the implications of arresting a man who saved his life, the story delves into the themes of love and sacrifice, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that has lasting repercussions for all involved. The narrative culminates in Tui's desperate acts to reclaim her husband and defend their love against the backdrop of colonial perceptions and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aOceania -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25060