The Daughter Of The Regiment: A Novel (1888)

By Mary Andrews Denison

Book Overview

""The Daughter of the Regiment"" is a novel written by Mary Andrews Denison and first published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young girl named Cecilia, who is the daughter of a regiment in the British army. Cecilia grows up in the regiment's barracks, surrounded by soldiers and their families. Despite her unconventional upbringing, Cecilia is a bright and spirited young woman who dreams of a life beyond the regiment.As she grows older, Cecilia falls in love with a young officer named Captain Raymond, but their relationship is complicated by the social expectations of their time. When Raymond is sent away on a dangerous mission, Cecilia must navigate the challenges of life in the regiment without him. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the regiment's commanding officer, a mischievous young boy, and a group of gossipy army wives.""The Daughter of the Regiment"" is a charming and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the British army during the late 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of military life, colorful characters, and compelling love story, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.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: 1167216954
• ISBN13: 9781167216954
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"