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Nicky-Nan Reservist
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ISBN13: 9781025362908
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Nicky-Nan Reservist is a compelling social novel set in the rugged coastal landscapes of Cornwall during the early days of the First World War. Written by the esteemed Arthur Quiller-Couch, the story follows Nicholas Nicky-Nan Nanjivell, an aging and impoverished Naval Reservist who finds himself in a difficult predicament when war is declared. Suffering from a physical ailment that renders him unfit for active duty, Nicky-Nan faces the dual pressures of local suspicion and the sudden discovery of a hidden hoard of gold within his crumbling home.
As the village of Polpier transforms under the shadow of global conflict, the narrative explores themes of duty, patriotism, and the often-harsh realities of rural life. Quiller-Couch masterfully blends humor and pathos, painting a vivid portrait of a community grappling with economic hardship, gossip, and the moral complexities of sudden wealth. Through the eyes of its idiosyncratic protagonist, the work offers a poignant and satirical critique of how the Great War resonated in the smallest corners of the British Empire. Nicky-Nan Reservist remains a significant literary exploration of the home front, capturing the unique spirit and challenges of Cornish maritime life during a period of profound historical upheaval.
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