For Fortune and Glory: A Story of the Soudan War

For Fortune and Glory: A Story of the Soudan War is a historical novel by Lewis Hough, first published in 1885. The narrative follows young Harry Forsyth as he returns home from boarding school, eager to reconnect with his family amidst the tumult of the Soudan War. As Harry grapples with familial duty and dark secrets, including a missing will linked to his mysterious uncle, the story explores themes of adventure and moral dilemmas set against a backdrop of colonial conflict. This work reflects the complexities of personal and historical legacies during a pivotal time in British military history.