Physical description

352 p. ill. (black & white plates). Plain dark green cover with leather trim on corners and spine. Title and author's name embossed in gold on spine. "Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute' also embossed on spine.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Book plate pasted inside front cover indicating book was previously in another collection: "Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Circulating Library".

Summary

Set during World War I, the story follows the life of Jim Horton, who has been injured and hospitalised, and who has assumed the name of his brother. As Jim delves into his memories, the novel explores issues of honour, identity and moral choices