Evelyn Waugh
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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Description
"Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of the "Daily Beast," has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make another. Acting on a dinner party tip from Mrs. Algernon Stitch, Lord Copper feels convinced that he has hit on just the chap to cover a promising war in the African Republic of Ishmaelia."--Provided by publisher....
Author
Series
Sword of honour trilogy volume 2
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Guy Crouchback trains as a commando and joins a special assault team on a mission in Crete.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war overwhelming. Though often somber, Sword...
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