"The Day of Wrath: A Story of 1914" by Louis Tracy, is a story set at the start of World War I and centers on Captain Arthur Dalroy, a British officer who gets caught up in a dangerous situation. He meets Irene Beresford, a young Englishwoman trying to escape from Germany to Belgium as war breaks out. Their journey becomes a fight for survival as they encounter the harsh realities of a continent at war. The story starts in Berlin, showing the growing panic as war gets closer. Arthur feels he needs to help Irene, even though it's risky. He uses his intelligence and bravery to guide them through enemy territory, trying to avoid capture by German soldiers. Their journey ends with them facing the destruction and violence in Belgium. The story shows how people struggle with difficult choices during wartime and highlights the strength of hope when faced with extreme hardship.
The Day of Wrath: A Story of 1914
By Louis Tracy
In a world consumed by the flames of war, a daring captain risks everything to escort a woman to safety, facing danger and testing the limits of courage.
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About the AuthorLouis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
Louis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
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