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A Maid and a Million Men
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025497174
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Maid and a Million Men is a spirited and satirical look at the chaos of the Great War through the eyes of an unlikely soldier. The story follows the daring Leona Canwick, who, in a moment of impulsive bravery, assumes her twin brother's identity to enlist in the United States Army. What follows is a riotous journey from training camps to the front lines of France, as Leona navigates the hyper-masculine world of the American Expeditionary Forces while desperately trying to keep her secret hidden from a million men.
James G. Dunton's 1928 bestseller blends humor with a unique perspective on the First World War, exploring themes of identity, gender roles, and the absurdity of military life. As Leona finds herself in increasingly precarious and comical situations, the novel provides a vivid, albeit irreverent, depiction of the era's social mores and the camaraderie of the trenches. This work remains a fascinating example of early 20th-century popular fiction, offering a blend of adventure and social commentary that challenged contemporary expectations of women's roles in wartime.
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A Maid And A Million Men The Candid Confessions Of Leona Canwick + Censored Indiscreetly
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Eine Magd und eine Million Männer Die offenen Geständnisse von Leona Canwick, indiskret zensiert
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Une servante et un million d'hommes Les confessions franches de Leona Canwick, censurées indiscrètement
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