Writ In Barracks (1900)

Writ In Barracks is a novel written by the renowned British author, Edgar Wallace, and was first published in 1900. The story is set in the barracks of a British military base in India, where a group of soldiers are stationed. The main character of the story is Lieutenant John Chard, who is a young and ambitious officer who is determined to make a name for himself in the army.The novel is a thrilling tale of intrigue, romance, and adventure, as Lieutenant Chard becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Muriel, who is the daughter of a wealthy Indian merchant. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Muriel is already engaged to another man.As Lieutenant Chard tries to navigate his way through the complex social and political landscape of the barracks, he becomes increasingly embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. He discovers that a group of officers are planning to overthrow their commanding officer and take control of the base.With the help of his loyal comrades, Lieutenant Chard sets out to uncover the truth and stop the coup. Along the way, he must confront his own fears and weaknesses, and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of the base and its inhabitants.Writ In Barracks is a fast-paced and exciting novel that explores the themes of love, loyalty, and honor in the context of a military setting. It is a classic work of British literature that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.