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Beau Geste

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The Wages of Virtue

The French Foreign Legion in Algeria

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A legionnaire's barrack in North Africa: an English gentleman, an American, a Russian and a murderer, and a woman in the canteen whom two of them will kill over. Wren claimed to have served in the Legion himself, a claim nobody has ever verified — but he wrote the code of the barrack-room so convincingly that a generation believed him. ... Read more

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A legionnaire's barrack in North Africa: an English gentleman, an American, a Russian and a murderer, and a woman in the canteen whom two of them will kill over. Wren claimed to have served in the Legion himself, a claim nobody has ever verified — but he wrote the code of the barrack-room so convincingly that a generation believed him.
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Snake and Sword

A Boy Raised in India and His Inherited Terror

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

A boy grows up in an Indian cantonment with an inherited terror of snakes that nobody will explain to him, and goes into the army knowing the thing is waiting. Percival Christopher Wren served in India and wrote Beau Geste afterwards; the barrack detail here is first-hand. It is a study of fear treated as an illness rather than a weakness. ... Read more

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A boy grows up in an Indian cantonment with an inherited terror of snakes that nobody will explain to him, and goes into the army knowing the thing is waiting. Percival Christopher Wren served in India and wrote Beau Geste afterwards; the barrack detail here is first-hand. It is a study of fear treated as an illness rather than a weakness.
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Beau Sabreur

An Epic Tale of Honor and Adventure in the Deserts of North Africa

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

In 'Beau Sabreur,' Percival Christopher Wren crafts a vivid narrative set against the backdrop of the tumultuous early 20th century, exploring themes of heroism, chivalry, and the duality of human nature. The novel follows the adventures of its charismatic protagonist, a carefree British officer, as he navigates the complexities of love and duty while stationed in the North African deserts. Wren's ... Read more

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In 'Beau Sabreur,' Percival Christopher Wren crafts a vivid narrative set against the backdrop of the tumultuous early 20th century, exploring themes of heroism, chivalry, and the duality of human nature. The novel follows the adventures of its charismatic protagonist, a carefree British officer, as he navigates the complexities of love and duty while stationed in the North African deserts. Wren's
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Beau Geste

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

In the first place, there was the old standing trouble about the Shuwa Patrol; in the second, the truculent Chiboks were waxing insolent again, and their young men were regarding not the words of their elders concerning Sir Garnet Wolseley, and what happened, long, long ago, after the battle of Chibok Hill. Thirdly, the price of grain had risen to six shillings a saa, and famine threatened; ... Read more

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In the first place, there was the old standing trouble about the Shuwa Patrol; in the second, the truculent Chiboks were waxing insolent again, and their young men were regarding not the words of their elders concerning Sir Garnet Wolseley, and what happened, long, long ago, after the battle of Chibok Hill. Thirdly, the price of grain had risen to six shillings a saa, and famine threatened;
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Cupid in Africa

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

Adventure and Exploration: The protagonist, often a bold and resourceful adventurer typical of Wren's characters, navigates through the challenging terrain and encounters various obstacles and dangers.Romance: As implied by the title, romance plays a significant role in the story. The protagonist may find love amidst the adventure, possibly with a local African woman or someone else they meet ... Read more

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Adventure and Exploration: The protagonist, often a bold and resourceful adventurer typical of Wren's characters, navigates through the challenging terrain and encounters various obstacles and dangers.Romance: As implied by the title, romance plays a significant role in the story. The protagonist may find love amidst the adventure, possibly with a local African woman or someone else they meet
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The Wages of Virtue

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

In "The Wages of Virtue," Wren likely explores themes of honor, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel may center around characters facing moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices. Wren's writing typically includes vivid descriptions, dynamic characters, and adventurous plots that captivate readers.Overall, "The Wages of Virtue" by Percival Christopher Wren is ... Read more

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In "The Wages of Virtue," Wren likely explores themes of honor, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel may center around characters facing moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices. Wren's writing typically includes vivid descriptions, dynamic characters, and adventurous plots that captivate readers.Overall, "The Wages of Virtue" by Percival Christopher Wren is
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Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life

by PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN ...

The narrative likely weaves together the stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life who cross paths under unusual circumstances. It may explore themes of fate, chance encounters, human connections, and the impact of these chance meetings on the characters' lives.Wren's writing style often featured adventurous and dramatic plots, and "Driftwood Spars" might reflect his knack ... Read more

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The narrative likely weaves together the stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life who cross paths under unusual circumstances. It may explore themes of fate, chance encounters, human connections, and the impact of these chance meetings on the characters' lives.Wren's writing style often featured adventurous and dramatic plots, and "Driftwood Spars" might reflect his knack
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Snake and Sword A Novel

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

"Snake and Sword" is a novel written by Percival Christopher Wren, a British author best known for his novel "Beau Geste." However, "Snake and Sword" is not as widely recognized or acclaimed as some of his other works.The storyline likely involves elements of Roman history, warfare, and possibly political intrigue. Given Wren's penchant for adventurous tales set in exotic or historical locales, ... Read more

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"Snake and Sword" is a novel written by Percival Christopher Wren, a British author best known for his novel "Beau Geste." However, "Snake and Sword" is not as widely recognized or acclaimed as some of his other works.The storyline likely involves elements of Roman history, warfare, and possibly political intrigue. Given Wren's penchant for adventurous tales set in exotic or historical locales,
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Cupid in Africa

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

There never lived a more honourable, upright, scrupulous gentleman than Major Hugh Walsingham Greene, and there seldom lived a duller, narrower, more pompous or more irascible one. Nor, when the Great War broke out, and gave him something fresh to do and to think about, were there many sadder and unhappier men. His had been a luckless and unfortunate life, what with his two wives and his one son; ... Read more

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There never lived a more honourable, upright, scrupulous gentleman than Major Hugh Walsingham Greene, and there seldom lived a duller, narrower, more pompous or more irascible one. Nor, when the Great War broke out, and gave him something fresh to do and to think about, were there many sadder and unhappier men. His had been a luckless and unfortunate life, what with his two wives and his one son;
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Snake and Sword: A Novel

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

One oppressive June evening, Lenore de Warrenne returned from church (where she had, as usual, prayed fervently that her soon-expected first-born might be a daughter), and entered her dressing-room. Here her Ayah divested her of hat, dress, and boots, and helped her into the more easeful tea-gown and satin slippers. "Bootlair wanting ishweets for dinner-table from go-down, please, Mem-Sahib," ... Read more

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One oppressive June evening, Lenore de Warrenne returned from church (where she had, as usual, prayed fervently that her soon-expected first-born might be a daughter), and entered her dressing-room. Here her Ayah divested her of hat, dress, and boots, and helped her into the more easeful tea-gown and satin slippers. "Bootlair wanting ishweets for dinner-table from go-down, please, Mem-Sahib,"
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Beau Ideal

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

My brother caught the priest and Dolores.... In the priest's own church.... My brother married them before the altar ... and their married life was brief!... But of course, God knew he was mad.... As he left that desecrated church, he cried, 'Never will I enter the House of God, again!...' And that very night the big earthquake came and shattered our village with a dozen others. As we dashed ... Read more

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My brother caught the priest and Dolores.... In the priest's own church.... My brother married them before the altar ... and their married life was brief!... But of course, God knew he was mad.... As he left that desecrated church, he cried, 'Never will I enter the House of God, again!...' And that very night the big earthquake came and shattered our village with a dozen others. As we dashed
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