A resourceful captain with a hard-won conscience navigates danger, duty, and a surprising romance in a sweeping adventure tale.
Hemming, the Adventurer follows a seasoned officer who faces financial strain and hard choices after leaving military life. Set against a backdrop that includes tropical towns, fevered journeys, and tense encounters, the story centers on a man who uses wit, resolve, and a keen eye for detail to protect others and reclaim his path. The book blends military atmosphere with personal drama as Hemming confronts betrayal, duty, and the pull of new loyalties.
Across vivid scenes—from crowded mess rooms to distant frontier villages—the characters grapple with trust, leadership, and the costs of ambition. The narrative weaves action with moments of levity and humanity, building a portrait of a man who remains driven by a sense of honor even when the odds are against him.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven adventure with a historical military flavor and a touch of romance.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a chronicle of Herbert Hemming's impactful adventures after he resigns his military commission, follows the Englishman as he embraces a new career as a correspondent for an American news syndicate. The author, a skilled prose stylist whose work graced renowned publications, crafts a vivid and thoughtful narrative that explores the multifaceted nature of change, loyalty, bravery, and the fine and often obscured line separating truth from deception. While Hemming embarks on his journey armed with the honor and integrity instilled within him by his service and upbringing, he soon learns of the treachery and moral grayness that can reside in men. Traveling to Cuba, Hemming finds himself in the company of ORourke, a journalist with a rebellious spirit and a decidedly different worldview. Their journey through dangerous and uncertain territories tests the limits of their endurance, challenges their preconceptions, and forges an unexpected and profound friendship. Through the vivid descriptions of its settings and the intimate rendering of its characters' experiences, this book is a testament to the human capacity for resilience and the redemptive power of loyalty and friendship. 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 9781331079101_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-9781331079101
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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-9781331079101
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 344 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25880673/2
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