The Deserter

"The Deserter" by Charles King is a historical fiction about the American frontier, probably written in the late 1800s, during a time of war, conflict, and army tensions with Indigenous tribes. The heroic story revolves around honor, and the social life of soldiers, along with the characters in the infantry and the cavalry. The story begins with an army that passes into the Northwest where conflict with Sioux tribes starts to take place. In command of a group of officers, the story tells of the struggles between officers and Native American, and the lives of citizens. Some star characters introduced are Lieutenant Hayne and Captain Hull, Hayne being young and very enthusiastic. The story revolves around choices, conflicts, and friendship in different historic settings.