Behind Lines by Morris (28 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Behind the Lines (Casemate Classic War Fiction) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no man's land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiance can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'. SELLING POINTS: . Second season of Casemate's successful Classic War Fiction series . Explores an unusual perspective of WWI, that of deserters, and deserters living in no man's land . Gripping, fast-paced thriller written by an author who experienced the war first hand WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no mans land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: New. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No jacket. Casemate, 2016. Paperback, 8vo, 392pp. A good copy. 9781612004136/0.5uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 314 pages. 7.50x7.50x5.20 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2016. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2016. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Only very slight wear to cover. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Overall, very sound and presentable. Publisher's note: Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W.F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight. Size: 19.1 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm. 314 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Fiction; World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction; ISBN: 161200413X. ISBN/EAN: 9781612004136. Add. Inventory No: 260212RS271.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no man's land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiance can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'. SELLING POINTS: . Second season of Casemate's successful Classic War Fiction series . Explores an unusual perspective of WWI, that of deserters, and deserters living in no man's land . Gripping, fast-paced thriller written by an author who experienced the war first hand WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no mans land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no man's land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiance can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'. SELLING POINTS: . Second season of Casemate's successful Classic War Fiction series . Explores an unusual perspective of WWI, that of deserters, and deserters living in no man's land . Gripping, fast-paced thriller written by an author who experienced the war first hand WWI thriller adventure about a subaltern who when forced to desert exists in no mans land, and must fight to survive and escape his predicament. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.'Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight.A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'.

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Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hard cover is orange with black lettering. The spine is sunned with a crease down the middle and has slightly frayed spine ends . 313 pages. Seller Ref: M17595.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'I never saw the man again, alive or dead. One will say that I saw him only for a moment, that it was misty at the time, and that even I did not recognise the features, covered as they were with grime and stubble. Yet I am sure that the taller of the two ragged civilians I saw in the chalk quarry that misty March morning of 1918 was that Lieutenant Peter Rawley, R. F.A., who the official records stated was killed near Arras the previous autumn.' Behind the Lines is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris's first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. He becomes a fugitive and has to join forces with other deserters, lost soldiers and outlaws in a hand-to-mouth existence in the no man's land between opposing forces. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight. A contemporary commentator noted that 'in spite of the flood of war books', Morris was able to achieve 'a quite different viewpoint from all the others', and his book was 'an outstanding success'.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Reprint. 313pp.; HB orange w/blk.; bowed. rubbed w/spine sunned; wear on edges&corners; PON,title; clean,tight pgs. Suspenseful WWI novel with a vivid account of trench warfare.

Hard Cover. No Jacket. The boards are rubbed and both paste downs and fore-edge are foxed. The last has leaked minor foxing into the edge of the pages. A very good copy in solid binding. Second impression, also June 1930. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

FIRST EDITION, pp. [vi], 313, crown 8vo, original mustard-yellow cloth, lettered in black to upper board and backstrip, the latter gently faded, top corners gently knocked, edges spotted with a few faint spots to flyleaf, attractive pictorial dustjacket, sunned to backstrip and rear panels, very good. The second of the author's novels, following 'Bretherton', based on his war service; scarce in the dustjacket.