The Deserter, and From the Ranks: Two Novels

By Charles King

Book Overview

""The Deserter; And From The Ranks"" is a novel written by Charles King. The book tells the story of a young soldier named Lieutenant Frank Hare who is accused of deserting his post during a battle in the American Civil War. Hare is court-martialed and sentenced to death, but his former commander, Major Stirling, believes in his innocence and sets out to prove it. Along the way, Stirling uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt officers and a plot to steal valuable military secrets. With the help of his loyal soldiers, Stirling sets out to clear Hare's name and bring the conspirators to justice. The novel is a thrilling tale of loyalty, honor, and courage set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.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: 1163786349
• ISBN13: 9781163786345
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"