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A Nine Days' Wonder

B. M. Croker

A Nine Days' Wonder

A Nine Days' Wonder

B. M. Croker

Fiction

A Nine Days' Wonder is a novel by B. M. Croker, written in the early 20th century. It follows Colonel Ulick Doran, a retired soldier who struggles to adapt to civilian life in England after thirty-four years in India. The narrative explores his feelings of disillusionment, loneliness, and nostalgia for his past, highlighting the challenges of reintegration into society. The book offers a poignant look at the clash between colonial experiences and the mundane realities of life at home.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. This story begins with Colonel Ulick Doran, a soldier recently retired after...

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Excerpt from A Nine Days' Wonder A Tall grey-haired soldier, with a professionally straight back, stood looking out of a...

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