"Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a gripping real-life story about an American journalist and Red Cross member who travels to the front lines of Europe during World War I. The book starts in England, showing the strong will of British soldiers getting ready for battle, along with nervous citizens. As the author travels to the continent, she thinks deeply about the sad truths of war, explaining why she wants to help people and give accurate reports to America about the war's impact. Through her eyes, we witness the devastating experiences of soldiers, the complex planning of war, and the deep emotions on both sides, all while experiencing a profound sense of urgency and compassion.
Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Witness a courageous American journalist's journey through the heart of World War I, documenting the harrowing realities faced by soldiers and civilians alike.
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About the AuthorMary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie. Rinehart published her first mystery novel The Circular Staircase in 1908, which introduced the "had I but known" narrative style. Rinehart is also considered the earliest known source of the phrase "the butler did it", in her novel The Door (1930), although the exact phrase does not appear in her work and the plot device had been used prior to that time. She also worked to tell the stories and experiences of front line soldiers during World War I, one of the first women to travel to the Belgian front lines.
Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie. Rinehart published her first mystery novel The Circular Staircase in 1908, which introduced the "had I but known" narrative style. Rinehart is also considered the earliest known source of the phrase "the butler did it", in her novel The Door (1930), although the exact phrase does not appear in her work and the plot device had been used prior to that time. She also worked to tell the stories and experiences of front line soldiers during World War I, one of the first women to travel to the Belgian front lines.
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