Small Wars A Novel
Small Wars A Novel by Sadie Jones, published by Harper Collins on January 4, 2011, is an illustrated edition comprising 400 pages. This work explores the complexities of honor and intimacy against the backdrop of conflict, focusing on Major Hal Treherne, a dedicated soldier poised for a promising military career. Initially posted to the idyllic setting of Cyprus, Hal’s life takes a dramatic turn as war erupts, forcing him to confront the moral dilemmas inherent in combat and the impact of his choices on his relationship with his wife, Clara.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the personal and emotional challenges faced by Hal and Clara as they navigate the tumultuous realities of war. The story examines the shifting dynamics of their marriage amid the chaos of violence and the strain of Hal’s transformation. Through its exploration of themes such as moral compromise and the effects of empire, this novel presents a poignant reflection on the human experience during times of conflict.
Official synopsis Publisher
Passionate and brilliantly rendered, Small Wars questions how honor can exist amid cruelty and asks what becomes of intimacy in the grinding gears of empire.
A major in the British Army, Hal Treherne is a dedicated soldier on the brink of a brilliant career. He is eager to lead his men into combat; his wife, Clara, however, is relieved when they are posted instead to seemingly peaceful sun-kissed Cyprus. But war erupts over unification with Greece, the island is consumed by violence—and Hal discovers that his military training cannot help him navigate the minefields of moral compromise that lie beneath every battle he fights. Clara grows fearful of her increasingly distant husband. When she needs him most, she finds the once-tender Hal a changed man—a betrayal that is only part of the shocking personal crisis to come.
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