The House of Adventure by Warwick Deeping

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Author Deeping, Warwick, 1877-1950
Title The House of Adventure
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https: //www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary "The House of Adventure" by Warwick Deeping is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Paul Brent, a weary and cynical soldier who becomes intertwined in the desolation of France post-World War I, particularly in the ruined village of Beaucourt. As Brent navigates his inner turmoil and the aftermath of war, he encounters themes of loss, identity, and the quest for meaning, particularly through the lens of his friendship with a fellow soldier, Tom Beckett. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the somber setting, where two soldiers lay exhausted in an orchard, with one of them, Tom, tragically dead. The opening describes Brent’s slow awakening to a grim reality and the memories of his life before the war. Overcome by grief and exhaustion, he reflects on their shared struggles and ultimately decides to bury Tom, adopting his identity in a desperate attempt for a fresh start. This transformative moment is punctuated by his encounter with Manon Latour, the cafe owner, revealing a path towards resilience amidst ruin as both characters grapple with their own shattered pasts and uncertain futures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject British -- France -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Villages -- France -- Fiction
Subject Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- France -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 65149
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Most Recently Updated Aug 18, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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