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Trapped by Malays: A Tale of Bayonet and Kris

By George Manville Fenn

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst rising tensions in a sweltering jungle, a young officer faces thrilling challenges and impending conflict with the local Malays.

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2007-05-16
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Summary

"Trapped by Malays: A Tale of Bayonet and Kris" by George Manville Fenn is an action-packed story from the 1800s, about military men dealing with tough situations in the Malay jungle. It mainly focuses on a young officer named Ensign Archie Maine as he deals with army life, navigates relationships with his fellow soldiers and the local people, and tackles dangerous challenges in this unfamiliar place. We meet Archie as he thinks about army life and talks to a soldier named Private Peter Pegg, revealing Archie’s personality and sparking a sense of anticipation when tension builds with the local Malays, setting the scene for adventure to come.

About the Author

George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.

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