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Set in a Scottish regimental barracks after World War II, the story centers around the clash between two officers: the traditional, disciplined Colonel Barrow and the ambitious Major Scott. Their rivalry escalates as personal and professional tensions rise, revealing the complexities of military life and the impact of leadership on camaraderie and morale. Themes of honor, ambition, and the consequences of conflict are explored, painting a vivid picture of post-war society and the struggles within the armed forces.
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Household Ghosts: A James Kennaway Omnibus: Tunes of Glory; Household Ghosts; Silence, James Kennaway
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Household Ghosts: A James Kennaway Omnibus: Tunes of Glory; Household Ghosts; Silence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Kennaway
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9781841951256
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in a Scottish regimental barracks after World War II, the story centers around the clash between two officers: the traditional, disciplined Colonel Barrow and the ambitious Major Scott. Their rivalry escalates as personal and professional tensions rise, revealing the complexities of military life and the impact of leadership on camaraderie and morale. Themes of honor, ambition, and the consequences of conflict are explored, painting a vivid picture of post-war society and the struggles within the armed forces.