The Trumpet-Major
Fiction

The Trumpet-Major

by Thomas Hardy

"The Trumpet-Major" by Thomas Hardy is a historical novel published in 1880. Set in Weymouth during the Napoleonic Wars, it follows Anne Garland as she navigates the affections of three very different suitors: the honorable John Loveday, a trumpet major; his flighty sailor brother Bob; and the cowardly Festus Derriman. Against a backdrop of military camps and invasion fears, the brothers serve with Wellington and Nelson while Anne's heart wavers between duty and desire. Unusually for Hardy, the ending isn't entirely tragic—though fate looms ominously. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Originally issued 2001-10-01. Transcribed by This etext was prepared by Les Bowler. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2864).
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The Trumpet-Major

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