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A Son of Mars, volume 1

By Arthur Griffiths
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The narrative begins in a garrison town where a barrack-sergeant’s large family courts danger and suffers a tragic accident, while a neighboring dowager at her country house drifts between eccentric grief and resentful antipathies toward a domineering kinsman who contemplates restricting her liberty. Interwoven with these domestic strains are episodes of enlistment and barrack-room routine, social gatherings and regimental skirmishes, which together escalate disputes among comrades and kin. The first volume culminates in revelations and confrontations that expose buried resentments and force private secrets into the open.

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Arthur Griffiths

Arthur Griffiths was a British author and journalist known for his extensive writings on the subject of prisons and crime. His notable works include "Chronicles of Newgate," which provides a historical account of London's infamous prison, and "Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation," where he explores the reformative aspects of incarceration. Griffiths' writings often reflect his deep interest in the penal system, offering insights into various international prison systems, as seen in his series on French, German, and Italian prisons. His contributions to literature provide a unique perspective on crime and punishment during the Victorian era.

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