
In a bustling Warsaw train station at the dawn of spring, an English officer finds himself thrust into a whirlwind of unfamiliar faces and urgent expectations. He is greeted by a nervous Russian nurse, her sister’s uniform bright with anticipation, and a charismatic yet anxious compatriot whose presence seems both fragile and fiercely proud. Their hurried conversation hints at a recent engagement, a shared dedication to a Red Cross unit, and the looming pressures of a world on the brink of conflict.
Amid the clatter of luggage and the glow of dim lamps, a strange blue light flickers above the platform, casting an almost surreal glow over the scene. This ethereal shimmer, accompanied by a fleeting scent of flowers, suggests that something beyond the ordinary is about to unfold. As alliances form and duties intertwine, the characters stand on the edge of a larger, uncertain journey that promises both personal sacrifice and the promise of hope in turbulent times.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (518K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-10-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1941
Best known for vivid storytelling and a gift for atmosphere, this English novelist and critic wrote prolifically across the early 20th century, from literary fiction to ghostly tales. His books often mix sharp observation of people with a strong sense of place, especially the Lake District he loved.
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