Beau Geste
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025293882
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Beau Geste is a seminal masterpiece of adventure and mystery, famously set against the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Sahara Desert. The narrative follows the three Geste brothers-Michael, Digby, and John-who leave their aristocratic English home under a cloud of suspicion following the disappearance of a priceless sapphire known as the Blue Water. To protect their family's honor and cover for one another, the brothers enlist in the legendary French Foreign Legion.
This classic novel blends high-stakes military action with a gripping detective story, as the brothers endure the brutal discipline of the Legion while facing external threats from desert tribes and internal treachery. Percival Christopher Wren's evocative writing brings to life the camaraderie and courage required to survive in one of the world's most demanding military forces. A timeless tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, Beau Geste remains a definitive work in the genre of colonial adventure and a thrilling exploration of the lengths individuals will go to preserve their integrity.
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