A Trooper Galahad

"A Trooper Galahad" by Charles King is a stirring tale set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War army. It follows Captain Edgar Lawrence, a soldier whose world is shattered when he's unfairly dismissed from service after many unfortunate events, including his court martial. Lawrence’s honor is challenged, and he deals with the despair of his wife's death as he navigates the harsh world of a military that seems to have turned its back on him, the story introduces a cast of characters, like Colonel Frazier ans Major Brooks, who are affected by the changing times, their stories entwined with Lawrence's fight for justice as he goes to Washington. As Lawrence tries to make his way to Washington, the soldiers display camaraderie between them, their loyalty being tested by an uncaring system.