All's Well! (1916)

All's Well! is a novel written by British author John Oxenham and published in 1916. The story is set in England during World War I and follows the lives of a group of young people who are affected by the war. The main character, Dick, is a young man who is passionate about joining the army and fighting for his country. However, due to a medical condition, he is unable to enlist. Instead, he becomes a volunteer ambulance driver and experiences the horrors of war firsthand.The novel also focuses on the lives of Dick's sister, Joan, and her friends, who are all involved in various war-related activities such as nursing and fundraising. The characters are portrayed as brave and patriotic, but also vulnerable and human, as they struggle with the emotional toll of the war.As the war progresses, the characters face various challenges and tragedies, but they ultimately find hope and strength in each other. The title, All's Well!, reflects the theme of the novel, which is the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Overall, All's Well! is a poignant and touching portrayal of the impact of war on ordinary people. It is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and those who supported them.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.