Captain Desmond (1914) - Maud Diver - Bog

Captain Desmond is a novel written by Maud Diver and published in 1914. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Captain Desmond, a British soldier stationed in India during the late 19th century. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, duty, and sacrifice.Captain Desmond is a brave and honorable soldier who has dedicated his life to serving his country. He is deeply in love with his childhood friend, Muriel, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. Despite this, Captain Desmond remains devoted to Muriel and is determined to win her love.The novel also delves into the complex social and political issues of the time, including the tensions between the British and the Indian people. Captain Desmond is torn between his loyalty to his country and his empathy for the Indian people, leading to conflicts within himself and with his fellow soldiers.As the story unfolds, Captain Desmond is faced with a series of challenges and obstacles, including a dangerous mission to rescue a group of hostages from a rebel stronghold. The novel builds to a dramatic climax as Captain Desmond must make a difficult decision that will have far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him.Overall, Captain Desmond is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in colonial India. Maud Diver's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.