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100	1		_aGrant, James, _d1822-1887
245	1	0	_aOnly an Ensign: A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul, Volume 1 (of 3)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-01-10
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Only an Ensign: A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul, Volume 1" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events leading to the Retreat from Cabul in the First Anglo-Afghan War, the story introduces a cast of characters, particularly focusing on Richard Trevelyan, a handsome and athletic man caught between familial duty and personal desire. The narrative offers a glimpse into the complexities of aristocratic life, touching on themes of love, loyalty, and the rigid hierarchy of British society during this historical period. The beginning of the book dives into the dynamics within the Trevelyan family, particularly the tension between uncle Lord Lamorna and his nephew Richard. Lord Lamorna is concerned about Richard's reluctance to marry, while Richard is grappling with deeper personal issues, including his secret marriage to Constance Devereaux, a woman of lower social standing. As Richard navigates his relationship with his uncle, who holds sway over his inheritance, the story sets the stage for conflicts arising from societal expectations and individual choices. Meanwhile, hints of potential political and military turmoil build suspense, as the reader is introduced to the looming crisis of the Retreat from Cabul, suggesting that Richard's personal struggles are intertwined with broader historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAfghan Wars -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64252
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