Sergeant Brue (1904)

Sergeant Brue is a novel written by Liza Lehmann and published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Sergeant Brue, a soldier in the British Army. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing a different period in Brue's life.The first part of the book introduces us to Brue as a young man who has just joined the army. We learn about his training, his experiences on the battlefield, and his relationships with his fellow soldiers. Through his experiences, we gain insight into the life of a soldier in the Victorian era.The second part of the book takes place several years later, after Brue has left the army and is trying to make a life for himself as a civilian. We see him struggling to adjust to civilian life and dealing with the trauma of his experiences in the army. He also falls in love with a woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by his past.The final part of the book takes place during the Boer War, when Brue is called back into service. We see him back on the battlefield, fighting alongside his fellow soldiers and confronting the challenges of war once again.Overall, Sergeant Brue is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the British Army during the Victorian era and provides a compelling look at the impact of war on those who fight in it.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.