Ninety-Six Hours’ Leave (1917)

Ninety-Six Hours' Leave is a novel written by Stephen McKenna and published in 1917. The story follows the experiences of a young British officer named Richard Hannay, who is granted a brief leave from his duties during World War I. During his time away from the front lines, Hannay finds himself caught up in a series of romantic and adventurous encounters, including a chance meeting with a beautiful American woman named Mary Lamington. As their relationship deepens, Hannay is forced to confront his own fears and doubts about the war, as well as the possibility of a future with Mary. Along the way, he also encounters a cast of colorful characters, including fellow soldiers, spies, and even a famous author. With its vivid descriptions of life during wartime and its engaging characters and plot, Ninety-Six Hours' Leave is a classic work of early 20th century fiction.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.