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This poignant and gripping historical novel, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, captures the despair and resilience of people living through an era of turmoil. It recounts the story of a clockmaker's apprentice and his sweetheart, whose lives are thrown into disarray by the draft. As the apprentice, Joseph, grapples with the fear of being sent to war and the possibility of leaving his beloved Catharine behind, he witnesses the profound impact of the conflict on his community. Through the eyes of the characters, the book delves into themes of courage, hope, and the indomitable spirit that persists amidst the darkness of war. This book offers a deeply moving exploration of the human experience during one of history's most tumultuous periods.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This poignant and gripping historical novel, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, captures the despair and resilience of people living through an era of turmoil. It recounts the story of a clockmaker's apprentice and his sweetheart, whose lives are thrown into disarray by the draft. As the apprentice, Joseph, grapples with the fear of being sent to war and the possibility of leaving his beloved Catharine behind, he witnesses the profound impact of the conflict on his community. Through the eyes of the characters, the book delves into themes of courage, hope, and the indomitable spirit that persists amidst the darkness of war. This book offers a deeply moving exploration of the human experience during one of history's most tumultuous periods. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330690239_0
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