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Soldier of misfortune is reminiscent of the classic movie, Bhowani Junction. In the 1930’s, Adam Halder kills a brother officer in a duel. After having to resign his commission, he signs up as a mercenary to train the army of a recently independent nation. He faces the emergence of racism when he leads a mixed race army to engage the rebels. He tries to reconcile his duty with honor, morals, and civility. Can he stand up to the pressure of the service and his tumultuous love life? Available in paperback or digital format ISBN 978-1-59705-647-2 To purchase click Wings ePress (not available this time) Find under GENERAL FICTION, Historical Click for EXCERPT |
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Gabriel Timar
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REVIEWS Review by the Pen and Muse http://www.thepenmuse.com/search?q=Timar What I liked: Gabriel Timar does it again with this wonderful tale of love, hate, war, and honor. Adam caught in the middle of a war and dealing with all that comes with it. What will he do? Will he try to stop it? You have to read this book. For those of you who enjoy historical fiction will love this tale. I really like Adam's character, he's strong and he's willing to do what it takes. Timar does the work on this novel to make it very authentic. Review by JoEllen Conger Quote: Multi-published, Hungarian born author, Gabriel Timar, uses his personal knowledge of military schooling to bring authenticity into this World War II composition. He creates his character, Adam von Halder, as a balancing act between a tightly controlled military-trained officer, and that of a Don Juan who can’t help himself when it comes to rescuing fair damsels in distress. This is a complex account of a man’s burning ambition to govern his army, while also being enchanted by the feminine gender. You can’t help but cheer him on as he struggles to appease both his passions. Review Rate: 5+
Review: Adam von Halder, born in Hungary, would never have had his very own army in South-West Africa, if it hadn’t been for his misfortune to have been challenged to a duel. By the gentleman’s code of the day, he was forced to accept the challenge. But then, tongues wagged when he actually shot the fellow dead. Coming from a long line of professional soldiering, this was unacceptable. He was then packed off to England to finish his military education. Trying to salvage his career, he signs himself up to soldier on the smallish South-West African island of Santome. Here he begins to successfully build his integrated forces with black and white officers and men. Until the day His Majesty’s governor of the island decrees segregation for the island’s troops. Then Adam is at his peak of master-mining his men to keep peace within the ranks, while fighting off the invading Germans on one hand, and social unrest on the other. With the new laws in place, by law he isn’t even permitted to kiss his brown-skinned beauty. Adam is a man you can’t help but admire. He faithfully follows his orders, yet, he may have a twist upon its interpretation. Here is a daring soldier who with his sharp observations and wit is always one step ahead of the opposition. This riveting complex plot will keep you turning pages long after lights out. |