A Minstrel in France

"A Minstrel in France" by Sir Harry Lauder is a memoir that tells of life during World War I. It is a heartfelt look into the author's experiences, particularly about his son, Captain John Lauder, and the choices that came with war. The book is a thoughtful look at duty, loss, and friendship between people fighting in the war, all told by a father watching his son go off to battle. It starts by showing Lauder's life before the war, full of family moments and future plans, but then quickly shifts as war breaks out. His son John is shown as hardworking and loyal and is about to face very hard truths. The story gets heavier as Lauder thinks about his close relationship with his son and how much things will change because of the war, hinting at the pain to come.