Maurice Tiernay, Soldier of Fortune
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- Under 100
- First published
- 1850
- Pages
- 404
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Family pride and political upheaval shape the early life of Maurice Tiernay, who looks back on his experiences in Charles Lever's historical adventure novel. His opening account traces an Irish military ancestry before turning to revolutionary France, where his father's arrest and death leave him in the care of an impoverished priest. The first-person voice combines personal recollection with sharp observations about rank, allegiance and the instability of public life.
Later, conversations with his hosts unsettle Maurice's confidence in France's promises of liberty. When fever confines him to bed, those same hosts nurse him with care while keeping his presence secret at considerable risk. These scenes give the military story a private scale: political arguments affect friendships, and a soldier depends on the kindness of others.
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Book facts
- Author
- Charles Lever
- First published
- 1850
- Reading time
- About 15 hours
- Pages
- 404
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online