The Way of an Eagle

The Way of an Eagle novel (1919) opens in India, as scapegrace Nick Ratcliffe rescues Muriel, the generals daughter, from dire peril. Between starvation and attack, death is almost certain.

• But he has somehow won the generals unconditional confidence.
• Not so with Muriel.

Nick is small, odd-looking, and unpredictable. Repelled yet fascinated by his mockery and ferocity his way of an eagle she agrees to a betrothal, then breaks it off for clean-cut Blake Grange.

• Back in England, Muriel gradually learns the truth of her feelings and of Blakes.

• True love prevails.
• This is an old-fashioned adventure/romance and its impossible to put down.

But when she returns to India Nick, now maimed in his countrys service, is nowhere to be seen until new peril strikes.