An Ordeal Of Honor (1922)

By Anthony Pryde

Book Overview

An Ordeal of Honor is a novel written by Anthony Pryde and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Robert Lethbridge. Robert is a member of a wealthy and influential family, and he is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a lawyer.However, Robert has different aspirations. He wants to become a soldier and serve his country. Against his father's wishes, he enlists in the army and is sent to India to fight in the war against the Sikhs.During his time in India, Robert faces many challenges and hardships. He witnesses the horrors of war and experiences the loss of friends and comrades. He also falls in love with a local woman named Leela, which puts him at odds with his fellow soldiers and the strict social norms of the time.As the war comes to an end, Robert returns home to England, but he finds that he is no longer the same person he was before. He struggles to readjust to civilian life and finds himself at odds with his family and society. In the end, Robert must decide what is truly important to him and make a choice that will define his future.An Ordeal of Honor is a gripping tale of love, war, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a timeless story that explores themes of duty, honor, and the consequences of our choices.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163908541
• ISBN13: 9781163908549
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"