Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 1 (of 3) by James Grant

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Author Grant, James, 1822-1887
Title Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 1 (of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 1" by James Grant is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Basil Gauntlet, the disinherited heir to a baronetcy, who, through a series of unfortunate events, finds himself homeless and almost penniless on his eighteenth birthday. Driven by ambition and a longing for adventure, he ultimately decides to enlist in the Scots Greys, the regiment famed for its valor in battle. The opening of the novel introduces us to Basil's challenging life circumstances, highlighting the harsh treatment he received from his grandfather and the neglect from other relatives. As he navigates his feelings of hopelessness and despair, he dreams of a brighter future, one filled with love for Ruth Wylie, Nathan Wylie's niece. Their budding romance serves as a poignant thread, juxtaposed against Basil's tumultuous transition from a young man of potential to a soldier in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty. The narrative sets the stage for his enlistment in the cavalry, capturing the essence of loss, longing, and the pursuit of honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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