On the Firing Line

On the Firing Line is a historical novel by Anna Chapin Ray, published in the early 20th century, set during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa. The story follows Harvard Weldon, a young Canadian who leaves his comfortable life to serve as a soldier, and his developing relationship with Ethel Dent, a spirited fellow passenger on his voyage to Cape Town. The novel explores themes of adventure, duty, and personal discovery against the backdrop of war, highlighting the challenges of love and honor in times of conflict.