The Trumpet Major

by Thomas Hardy

Overview

"The Trumpet Major" is a rich tapestry of love and war, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. John Loveday, the trumpet major, finds himself entwined in a heartrending love triangle with his brother Robert and the enchanting Anne Garland. Amidst the looming threat of invasion and the tumult of military life, the personal dramas of Hardy's characters unfold, capturing the essence of human resilience and the complexities of love. This novel stands as a testament to the fleeting moments of joy and the enduring spirit of hope in times of uncertainty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910558034
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	09/15/2014
Series:	Timeless Classic
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	937 KB

About the Author

Thomas Hardy was an English novelist, short story writer, and poet of the naturalist movement, though he saw himself as a poet and wrote novels mainly for financial gain only. The bulk of his work, set mainly in the semi-imaginary county of Wessex, delineates characters struggling against their passions and circumstances.

Michael Fry is a highly regarded author and jourbanalist, and regular contributor to the Scotsman, the Herald and the Sunday Times. He is the author of a dozen books of Scottish history, including Wild Scots, Edinburgh and The Union.

Date of Birth:

June 2, 1840

Date of Death:

January 11, 1928

Place of Birth:

Higher Brockhampon, Dorset, England

Place of Death:

Max Gate, Dorchester, England

Education:

Served as apprentice to architect James Hicks