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A war-torn countryside, a wary captain, and a wandering tale that blends memory with danger. This novel places you in the trenches and into the minds of soldiers who carry more than gear—they carry questions about fate, loyalty, and what survives after battle ends.
The story follows a young officer and his superior as they navigate a shifting front, waiting for orders and facing the constant threat of fire. Amid the mud and noise, conversations reveal a bond born of responsibility and moments of dark humor. Interwoven with the frontline chapters are flashbacks and encounters that broaden the world, from a distant, opulent lineage to a sweeping historical panorama.
- Experience the tension of night patrols, careful navigation, and the fragile calm between bombardments.
- See leadership and camaraderie shaped under pressure, with humor and gravity competing for attention.
- Encounter glimpses of a noble family’s long and complicated history that mirrors the wartime present.
- Discover how memory, storytelling, and a sense of heritage illuminate the characters’ choices.
Ideal for readers who enjoy war fiction with a strong historical backdrop, intimate character focus, and moments of lyrical reflection that linger after the action.
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Ne en 1886 a Albi et mort en 1962 a Ciboure, Pierre Benoit a vecu une partie de son enfance en Algerie et en Tunisie. Licencie es lettres, il devient fonctionnaire puis grand reporter. Il publie son premier roman, "K nigsmark", en 1918 puis "L Atlantide", qui recoit en 1919 le Grand Prix du roman de l Academie francaise. Grand voyageur, romancier fecond, il ecrit pres d un livre par an, dont beaucoup seront adaptes au cinema. Il est elu a l Academie francaise le 11 juin 1931. Aventures, erotisme, suspense, exotisme les romans de Pierre Benoit celebrent les femmes que ce grand seducteur a adore.
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