An active West Point officer faces danger, secrets, and moral duty in turn‑of‑the‑century San Francisco.
A compelling historical thriller about Douglas Atwell, a young West Point graduate who moves from battlefield grit to urban crisis. When a routine assignment uncovers a web of corruption and a dangerous cover‑up, he must weigh duty against danger, protect innocent people, and decide how far he will go for justice. With sharp pathos, this story blends military discipline with city‑level intrigue, bringing vivid characters and high‑stakes action to life.
- Follow a disciplined officer who balances personal loyalties with a city on the edge of ruin.
- Track a mystery that entwines bank papers, court cases, and public trust.
- Experience tense confrontations, perilous decisions, and a dramatic firefight that tests character and courage.
- Meet a cast of cadets, friends, and ambitious rivals who shape the outcome through courage and cunning.
Ideal for readers of historical adventure, military fiction, and late‑Gilded Age crime stories set at the crossroads of honor and power.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows Lieutenant Douglas Atwell, a young American who answered the call to serve his country in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. After proving his worth and earning a chance to compete for a West Point cadetship, we join Atwell as he begins his service at the famous military academy. At West Point, Atwell finds himself surrounded by fellow cadets who hail from various backgrounds, including Beverly Van Duyne, a cousin of his close friend Alice Dryden. The narrative unfolds through a series of engaging chapters, each centered around a specific event or encounter in Atwell's life, both during his time at the academy and in his subsequent military career. Through these experiences, Atwell grapples with the complexities of honor, duty, and the moral dilemmas that arise in times of war and peace. The book delves into the themes of courage, leadership, and the sacrifices made by those who serve their country. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282984625_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282984625
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282984625
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 396 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.81 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk0282984623
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