Shadows of the War (1900)

Shadows of the War is a historical fiction novel written by Dosia Bagot and published in 1900. The story is set in the late 1800s during the Boer War in South Africa. The main character, Marion, is a young English woman who travels to South Africa to be with her fianc?????, Captain Richard Fenton, who is fighting in the war. As Marion arrives in South Africa, she quickly realizes that the war is not what she expected. She witnesses the brutality of the conflict and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. She also meets a Boer woman, Elsa, who has lost everything in the war and is struggling to survive. As Marion becomes more involved in the war effort, she begins to question her beliefs and the righteousness of the war. She also faces personal challenges as she navigates her relationship with Richard and her growing feelings for another soldier, Captain John Graham. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, patriotism, and the devastating effects of war on individuals and society. Shadows of the War is a compelling and emotional story that provides a unique perspective on the Boer War and its impact on those who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.