Over Bremerton's A witty yet earnest mixed-genre novel review
The critic praises E V Lucas for combining novel and essayist skills in Over Bremerton's. He notes a light, mature tone, a sympathetic narrator, and a cast of likable characters, while highlighting a slow start but strong final warmth and literary quality. Betty Lynch's Daughter is also analyzed for its modern ethics and family struggle.
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Betty
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Spain
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Frank Carey
Stephen Carey
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The Hermit Kingdom Tragedy of Korea in World Context
McKenzie surveys Korea from 1903 onward, contrasting Russia’s corruption and Japan’s reform promises with harsh occupation. He portrays Japanese troops and officials as brutal to Coreans, the Righteous Army and local resistance, and questions whether Japan’s ascent will bring peace or further conflict.
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The Bretteurs and Bordeaux Sword Dueling Society
A historical sketch describes the bretteurs of post Restoration Bordeaux, rogue swordmen who fixed duels on unsuspecting locals. It recounts the rivalries of Marquis de Ligrano and Lucien Claveau, their nightly battles, a shared house, and a dramatic morning after a prolonged clash ending in a broken resolve to duel with pistols.
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