Under Two Flags : 9781557429025

A sweeping adventure novel set in the backdrop of French-Algerian military life, this story follows a noble Englishman who escapes betrayal and dishonor by joining the French Foreign Legion. His adventures are filled with daring cavalry charges, personal sacrifice, and complex relationships. As he navigates a new life far from his aristocratic roots, themes of loyalty, honor, and duty clash with romance and intrigue. The novel is a reflection of 19th-century romanticism, offering high drama and rich character development against the exotic landscape of colonial Algeria.