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The Conquering Hero

The Conquering Hero

Gibbon, John Murray

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ISBN10: 054828895X
ISBN13: 9780548288955
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Conquering Hero is a historical novel written by John Murray Gibbon. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the life of a young Canadian soldier named Tom MacNeil. After being wounded in battle, Tom returns home to his small town in Nova Scotia, where he is hailed as a hero. However, he struggles to adjust to civilian life and is haunted by the memories of the war.As he tries to find his place in the world, Tom becomes involved in a love triangle with two women: his childhood sweetheart, Mary, and a glamorous socialite named Nellie. Meanwhile, he also becomes embroiled in a political scandal involving corrupt officials and a fraudulent business deal.The Conquering Hero is a gripping tale of love, war, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Canada in the early 20th century. With vivid descriptions of life in a small town and the horrors of war, Gibbon brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters and a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.

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