When reading an introduction in my geometry teaching manual, I read about a mystery series by A.E.W. Mason. Knowing that the series would appeal to my fifteen-year-old, I proceeded to search for it in my library system. They did not own the mystery series but had this title available to borrow. The storyline and the psychological aspects of it would intrigue my son. Both my son and I read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. We actually owned the movie based on the novel (but I did not realize it until after my son was reading the novel.). The story compelled him so much that he created a presentation with his thoughts. He presented them to us and the grandparents. We then watched the movie. My oldest son said he would not have understood the movie without his brother's beforehand summary.
Harry, the son of a reknown military hero, withdraws his papers from the military when learns his group will be leaving to fight in the Sudan. Three friends each send him a white feather, denoting cowardice. His finace is standing there with him when he receives the feathers. Upon hearing his decision to withdraw, she plucks a fourth feather from her fan and hands it to him, ending their engagement. Harry then spends years trying to redeem his honor.
The novel starts off a bit slow but gains momentum after the first quarter. A story of honor, friendship, love, and sacrifice
*Highly recommend.
-My son owns this book.
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