The Staff Officer V1: Or The Soldier Of Fortune, A Tale Of Real Life (1833)

The Staff Officer V1: Or The Soldier Of Fortune, A Tale Of Real Life is a novel written by Oliver Moore and first published in 1833. It tells the story of a young man named Charles Melville who, after being forced to leave his family due to a scandal, joins the British Army as a staff officer. Melville quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted advisor to his commanding officer, General Sir John Moore. However, when the army is sent to fight in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces, Melville finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for a Spanish woman named Inez. As the war rages on, Melville must navigate the treacherous political landscape of war-torn Spain and make difficult choices that will determine his fate. The novel is a gripping tale of love, war, and betrayal, and provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Napoleonic era.In Two Volumes.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.