Soldiers Of Misfortune. The Story Of Otto Belleme Who "Loved Chivalry, Truth And Honour, Freedom And Courtesy" But Was Head-Strong, Stubborn, Romantical And Most Unwise

PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN

Publication: Frederick A Stokes Company, 1929, New York

First U. S. edition. Born illegitimately to an aristocrat and a servant, Otho grows up conscious of both social stigma and personal pride. The novel follows Otho through a series of misfortunes largely caused by his romantic idealism and stubborn sense of honor. Despite hardship, he receives an Oxford education and becomes a celebrated boxer, known for courage and physical prowess. His adventures take him into the world of prizefighting, military life, and eventually the French Foreign Legion. Former owner's neat signature to front free fly leaf, else a fine, bright copy in a strikingly beautiful dust jacket completely unfaded at the spine.