A Wounded Name by Charles King
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"A Wounded Name" by Captain Charles King is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the arid landscapes of Arizona, focusing on Lieutenant Gerald Blake, an officer in the U.S. Army, who is dealing with the aftermath of a romantic betrayal. As Blake grapples with his past and the harsh realities of frontier life, he becomes embroiled in the adventures and intrigues surrounding a dubious fellow officer,
Captain Nevins, whose dishonest dealings and eventual downfall impact everyone connected to him. The opening of the novel introduces us to the dusty, lawless world of Arizona through various characters, including Blake, who longs for distance from the romantic woes that haunt him. We meet Sancho, a ranch-keeper entangled in the chaos, and Pedro, his mischievous half-breed associate. The narrative captures Blake's cynical approach to his bleak posting after a love affair has gone sour, setting a backdrop of tension and adventure. As the stagecoach rolls into view, it hints at the arrival of important characters and developments that will deepen the plot and complicate the lives of those involved. The dynamics between soldiers, private interests, and local characters are layered, suggesting a world where trust is scarce and the deserts hold more than just land—there are secrets waiting to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | King, Charles, 1844-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Wounded Name |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States. Army. Cavalry -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21345 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7843 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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