A Worthy Scoundrel
A Worthy Scoundrel by Ray Hobbs, published by WINGSPAN Press on March 27, 2022, is a historical fiction novel set during World War I. This edition spans 234 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Fred Fuller, who returns from New Zealand to join the Royal Naval Air Service in January 1918. Stationed at Dover Seaplane Base, he is engaged in the critical task of monitoring the English Channel for U-boats while navigating a burgeoning relationship with Agnes Morley, a young widow managing the Navy and Army Canteen.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of love and duty against the backdrop of a tumultuous war. As Fred and Agnes grow closer, their differing views on society and authority create tension, particularly regarding her reluctance to leave her established life for a new beginning in New Zealand. The novel delves into themes of personal sacrifice and the challenges of finding common ground amidst the chaos of conflict, offering insights into the emotional struggles faced by individuals during this historical period.
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Four years have elapsed since Fred Fuller returned from New Zealand to join the Royal Naval Air Service. It is January 1918, and he finds himself at Dover Seaplane Base in Kent, searching the English Channel for U-boats in a vital struggle to keep the approaches open.
He meets Agnes Morley, the young widow who runs the Navy and Army Canteen, and they are immediately attracted to each other. He surprises her with his liberal attitude towards society and his cavalier disregard for authority, and their relationship grows ever stronger. One significant hurdle stands in their way, however, and that is her reluctance to leave her familiar surroundings and take up a new life with him in New Zealand.
As the war continues with no sign of resolution, they wonder if they, too, will ever reach agreement.
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