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Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob
Step into the heart of World War I with Aline Havard’s stirring tale, "Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob." This poignant story follows the courageous Captain Lucy and her loyal companion, Lieutenant Bob, as they navigate the trials of war and the bonds of friendship. Havard's narrative offers a unique perspective on the war, blending historical accuracy with emotional depth.
As the story unfolds, you’ll witness the resilience and determination of these young characters, who face the challenges of war with bravery and hope. Havard’s vivid descriptions and heartfelt dialogue bring to life the realities of war, making this a touching and memorable read.
But here’s the question that will keep you What does it mean to fight for something greater than yourself? Could Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob’s story offer insights into the true nature of courage and sacrifice?
Explore the richly detailed world of World War I through the eyes of Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob. Their journey is more than just a war story; it’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Are you prepared to join Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob on their journey through the trials of war?
Indulge in short, impactful chapters that bring the emotional landscape of war to life. Havard’s writing challenges you to consider the complexities of heroism and the bonds that form in the heat of battle.
This is more than just a historical novel; it’s a story of friendship, loyalty, and the enduring power of hope. Will you march alongside Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob as they face the perils of war?
Seize the opportunity to explore a moving tale of wartime bravery. Purchase "Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob" now, and experience the courage and resilience of two unforgettable characters.
As the story unfolds, you’ll witness the resilience and determination of these young characters, who face the challenges of war with bravery and hope. Havard’s vivid descriptions and heartfelt dialogue bring to life the realities of war, making this a touching and memorable read.
But here’s the question that will keep you What does it mean to fight for something greater than yourself? Could Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob’s story offer insights into the true nature of courage and sacrifice?
Explore the richly detailed world of World War I through the eyes of Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob. Their journey is more than just a war story; it’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Are you prepared to join Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob on their journey through the trials of war?
Indulge in short, impactful chapters that bring the emotional landscape of war to life. Havard’s writing challenges you to consider the complexities of heroism and the bonds that form in the heat of battle.
This is more than just a historical novel; it’s a story of friendship, loyalty, and the enduring power of hope. Will you march alongside Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob as they face the perils of war?
Seize the opportunity to explore a moving tale of wartime bravery. Purchase "Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob" now, and experience the courage and resilience of two unforgettable characters.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1918
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November 6, 2020
Published in 1918, this is the first in a series of books about a girl growing up on the army base on Governors Island in New York Harbor, where her officer father is stationed. Lucy Gordon, who's 14, has an older brother who, as the book opens, is graduating from West Point almost a year early, thanks to the United States' recent entry into the Great War. Soon enough, "Lieutenant Bob" ships overseas, and the narrative then switches back and forth between the two siblings' points of view which is rather disconcerting. It gives the book the feel of two genres awkwardly spliced together: a family story for girls, and a boy's adventure story. At home, Lucy (who was given the honorary title of "Captain" by a member of her father's regiment) does Red Cross work, and helps her spoiled and petted visiting cousin Marian learn not to be peevish and fretful and not to indulge in imaginary illnesses. This is accomplished mostly by good times folding bandages with a crowd of girls, and long wintry walks to the island's seawall. Meanwhile in France, Bob, an aviator, is captured behind enemy lines, and his story mostly details his time in a German prison camp. This was presented in a slightly more realistic way than I'd expected (he does not engineer a brilliant and daring escape, for example).
As is usually the case for this kind of story, my interest in the book was mostly in its value as a social artifact; as a story it's middling at best. The real attraction for me was the portrayal of life on Governors Island, one of my favorite places in my adopted city. The army base closed in the 1950s, and the island was decommissioned as a Coast Guard facility in the 1990s. Today the island is a popular seasonal park, with lots of modern landscaping, great views and overpriced food trucks. But the part I like best is the historical area, where the rows of the officers' yellow frame houses border a shady park. It has the feel of some sleepy town or college campus very far upstate, far away from the enormous teeming city in which it's hidden. The houses and enlisted men's barracks still stand much as they are described in this book, but are almost entirely empty, and to me the place has a wistful, slighted haunted quality as though the memories of the people who went about their lives there are somehow still present.
As is usually the case for this kind of story, my interest in the book was mostly in its value as a social artifact; as a story it's middling at best. The real attraction for me was the portrayal of life on Governors Island, one of my favorite places in my adopted city. The army base closed in the 1950s, and the island was decommissioned as a Coast Guard facility in the 1990s. Today the island is a popular seasonal park, with lots of modern landscaping, great views and overpriced food trucks. But the part I like best is the historical area, where the rows of the officers' yellow frame houses border a shady park. It has the feel of some sleepy town or college campus very far upstate, far away from the enormous teeming city in which it's hidden. The houses and enlisted men's barracks still stand much as they are described in this book, but are almost entirely empty, and to me the place has a wistful, slighted haunted quality as though the memories of the people who went about their lives there are somehow still present.
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