The Mark of Honor by Arthur Gask
The Mark of Honor is a thrilling adventure novel set in the early 1900s. It follows the story of young Jack, a young man from a small village in England. After his father's death, Jack is sent to live with his uncle in London. There, he discovers a mysterious mark on his arm, a mark that will lead him on a journey of discovery and danger. Jack soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society, a powerful artifact, and a mysterious enemy. With the help of his new friends, Jack must unravel the secrets of the mark and use it to save his family and the world. Along the way, he will face danger, betrayal, and even death. But with courage and determination, Jack will find the strength to overcome any obstacle and prove his worth.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1944 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 2,887 words
First lines
IN the year after the end of the Much Greater War, Dr. Julius Revire was upon a visit to his compatriot, Count Bornski. One of the few members of the Polish aristocracy to have survived the war with any means at all, the count was living in Devonshire. He was married to a beautiful young girl still in her teens, and they had been blessed with as lovely a little son as ever gladdened any parents' hearts.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Gask
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 2,887 words
- Structure: 1 section, 84 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Mark of Honor is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to find his place in the world. This suggests a historical fiction setting.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, which involves a series of adventures and challenges.
- Romance — The protagonist's journey is also a romantic one, as he meets and falls in love with a woman who helps him find his place in the world.
- Mystery — The protagonist must unravel the mystery of his past in order to find his place in the world.
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mystery · suspense · thriller · historical · adventure · detective · crime · intrigue · secrets · betrayal · romance · justice