Mufti by H.C. McNeile (1915)

Name: Mufti
Author: H.C. McNeile

The novel revolves around the life of a British Army officer who becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women. The story explores themes of loyalty, duty, and personal identity. The protagonist's experiences during World War I serve as a backdrop for his emotional struggles.

By H.C. McNeile · First published 1915 · Genre: Adventure, War, Drama · 20 chapters · 113,246 words

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The officer lying back in the home-made chair tilted the peak of his cap over his eyes and let his book slip gently to the ground. A few moments later, after various unavailing waves of the hand, he pulled out a handkerchief of striking design and carefully adjusted it over his face. Then, with his hands dug deep in his pockets to remove even a square inch of skin from the ubiquitous fly, he prepared to slumber. And shortly afterwards a gentle rise and fall of the centre bulldog, so wonderfully portrayed on the bandana, announced that he had succeeded.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H.C. McNeile
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, War, Drama, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 113,246 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,623 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot revolves around thrilling and daring exploits, typical of adventure narratives.
War — The story is set against the backdrop of World War I, focusing on military life and experiences.
Drama — The book explores intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts, characteristic of dramatic literature.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, with attention to historical detail and context.