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Appeal: Gripping historical novel on trench warfare.
The First Casualty could be an excellent read for those interested in historical fiction, particularly about trench warfare during World War I. Ben Elton's novel captures the horrors of war in a gripping manner while also exploring important moral questions about justice and truth. Readers are bound to be moved by the story of Douglas Konig, a conscientious objector, whose investigation of a murder is set against the backdrop of one of the deadliest battles of the war. Overall, The First Casualty is a powerful work that offers profound insights into the human cost of war.
The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!
The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.
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Appeal: Gripping historical novel on trench warfare.
The First Casualty could be an excellent read for those interested in historical fiction, particularly about trench warfare during World War I. Ben Elton's novel captures the horrors of war in a gripping manner while also exploring important moral questions about justice and truth. Readers are bound to be moved by the story of Douglas Konig, a conscientious objector, whose investigation of a murder is set against the backdrop of one of the deadliest battles of the war. Overall, The First Casualty is a powerful work that offers profound insights into the human cost of war.
