Publisher's Synopsis
The Four Feathers is a classic adventure novel written by A. E. W. Mason. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the life of Harry Feversham, a young British officer who resigns from his regiment just before they are sent to fight in the Sudan. His decision to leave is met with scorn and derision from his fellow officers and he is branded a coward. In an attempt to prove his bravery, Harry embarks on a dangerous journey to the Sudan, disguised as an Arab. Along the way, he must confront his own fears and doubts, as well as the challenges of the harsh desert environment. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, courage, and redemption, exploring themes of honor, duty, and loyalty. The Four Feathers has been adapted into several films and remains a beloved classic of English literature.1903. The book begins: Lieutenant Sutch was the first of General Feversham's guests to reach Broad Place. He arrived about five o'clock on an afternoon of sunshine in mid June, and the old red-brick house, lodged on a southern slope of the Surrey hills, was glowing from a dark forest depth of pines with the warmth of a rare jewel. Lieutenant Sutch limped across the hall, where the portraits of the Fevershams rose one above the other to the ceiling, and went out on to the stone-flagged terrace at the back. There he found his host sitting erect like a boy, and gazing southward toward the Sussex Downs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.