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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charles Hargrave, the son of a retired army major, who finds himself at a crossroads in life after being nudged by his father to seek a profession. Facing inevitable changes, Charles is taken from his comfortable and idle existence in Longueville-sur-mer to live with his uncle in England