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by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Set against the bustling cantonments of Agra, the tale opens with a young woman watching two infant brothers—raised as close as blood—sleeping side by side. Their fathers, both non‑commissioned officers, have instilled in them a fierce loyalty that will soon be tested far from the comforts of home. When the regiment receives orders for a daring Nile Expedition, the two friends find themselves thrust into a world of scorching deserts, unfamiliar cultures, and the looming threat of battle.
As they march toward the distant banks of the Nile, the story follows their camaraderie, the weight of duty, and the impulsive decisions that can jeopardize even the strongest bonds. Through vivid illustrations and brisk action, listeners will feel the tension of early engagements, the clash of wills, and the moral lesson that haste often invites regret. It’s a vivid snapshot of youthful bravery, friendship, and the hard‑won wisdom that emerges before the true storm of war unfolds.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (798K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2007-07-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1902
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this prolific Victorian writer turned real wars, distant places, and imperial history into stories that thrilled generations of young readers. Before becoming a hugely popular novelist, he worked as a journalist and war correspondent, giving his fiction a strong sense of action and detail.
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