"Mignon; or, Bootles' Baby" by John Strange Winter is a story set within a late 19th-century military barracks where the life of Captain Algernon Ferrers—known as "Bootles"—takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a baby girl, Mignon, left in his care with a note claiming she is his. This revelation sparks a mix of confusion and amusement among his fellow officers as Bootles grapples with the complexities of instant fatherhood, learning to care for Mignon while navigating the lively social dynamics of his military life amid light-hearted jokes and an increasing bond with the child, all while trying to unravel the mystery of Mignon's origins.
Mignon; or, Bootles' Baby
By John Strange Winter
A soldier's life is hilariously upended when he finds himself suddenly a father, sparking a journey of unexpected love and laughter within the close-knit world of his military community.
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About the AuthorHenrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard writing under the pseudonym of John Strange Winter, was a British novelist. She was founding president of the Writers' Club in 1892, and president of the Society of Women Journalists in 1901 to 1903.
Henrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard writing under the pseudonym of John Strange Winter, was a British novelist. She was founding president of the Writers' Club in 1892, and president of the Society of Women Journalists in 1901 to 1903.
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