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The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times

by George Payne Rainsford James

n the late 18th century, two young men, Charles de Haldimar and Henry Grantham, are friends and fellow officers in the British army. They are stationed in Canada, where they are caught up in the conflict between the British and the French. Charles is a brave and idealistic young man who is committed to serving his country. Henry is a more cynical and pragmatic man who is more interested in self-preservation. The two men are forced to confront their own ideals and beliefs as they are drawn into the violence of the war. But the war is not the only thing that threatens their friendship. Charles is engaged to be married to a young woman named Cora Munro, but their relationship is tested by the war. Henry is also involved in a love triangle with Cora and her sister, Alice. As the war rages, the two men are forced to make difficult choices that will have a profound impact on their lives. Can their friendship survive the test of war? And will they find love and happiness in the midst of so much chaos and destruction?

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English

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English

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1851

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George Payne Rainsford James was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Con...

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