Twenty-Three And A Half Hours' Leave

Twenty-Three And A Half Hours' Leave is a novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of soldiers who are granted a brief leave from the front lines. The main character is a young soldier named James, who is eager to see his girlfriend and spend some time away from the war. However, his plans are disrupted when he is assigned to escort a group of nurses who are also on leave. James finds himself drawn to one of the nurses, and the two begin a romance that is complicated by the war and their different backgrounds. Along the way, the soldiers and nurses encounter various challenges and adventures, including a dangerous train ride and a run-in with German spies. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, and offers a vivid portrayal of life during wartime.Outside in the brilliant street thousands of feet passed, carrying people fully clothed and entitled to a place in the sun. Momentarily he expected the climax of his wretchedness--that the girl would tire of waiting and come into the building. He plucked up courage after a time to peer round the corner of the elevator. The car was gone.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.