The House of Adventure

"The House of Adventure" by Warwick Deeping is a tale set in post-World War I France and follows Paul Brent, a disillusioned soldier grappling with the war's aftermath and profound loss. Finding himself in the devastated village of Beaucourt, Brent is consumed by grief after his friend, Tom, dies. Brent buries Tom, and decides to assume Tom's identity in a bold move to escape his past. This sets him on a course towards finding purpose and forging a new path in the face of widespread desolation. His journey is complicated by Manon Latour, a cafe owner, as they come together to navigate the ruins of their former lives bringing them to face uncertainty as they strive towards resilience.