The Tale of a Trooper (Classic Reprint)

From the bush to the front, a young New Zealand trooper tests courage, loyalty, and a changing world.

Set against the quiet life of a remote station, the story follows Mac and his friend Charley as they swap sheep yards for the call of war. The pair shares hard work, humor, and a steady respect for mateship as they dream of home while facing the dawn of global conflict. As battles loom and orders arrive, their quiet world shifts into a larger, uncertain stage.

• Experience life on a New Zealand station, including long days, rough work, and a close-knit circle of friends and kin.
• Watch two men reckon with duty, humor, and the pull of home as they volunteer for overseas service.
• Follow scenes of camp life, marching, and the slow, tense hours before and after battles.
• See how care, resilience, and small acts of kindness sustain wounded soldiers in hospital settings and on ships.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction grounded in character and a strong sense of place.