Clipped Wings: A Novel (1914)

by Rupert Hughes

Book Overview

Clipped Wings: A Novel is a book written by Rupert Hughes and published in 1914. The novel is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of World War I. The main character, John Sherwood, is a young American pilot who falls in love with a beautiful French woman named Yvonne. As the war rages on, John and Yvonne's relationship is tested by the challenges of their respective duties - John as a pilot fighting for his country, and Yvonne as a nurse caring for wounded soldiers.As the war progresses, John's plane is shot down and he is captured by the Germans. He is taken to a prisoner of war camp where he meets other pilots who have been captured. John is determined to escape and return to Yvonne, but his plans are complicated by the presence of a traitor in the camp.Meanwhile, Yvonne is also facing her own challenges. She becomes involved in the French resistance movement and risks her life to help her country. When John finally escapes from the prisoner of war camp, he is determined to find Yvonne and start a new life together. But the war has left its mark on both of them, and they must confront their pasts and their fears before they can truly be together.Clipped Wings: A Novel is a powerful and moving story of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in history. Rupert Hughes' vivid descriptions of the war and its impact on the lives of ordinary people make this book a must-read for anyone interested in World War I or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116391505X
• ISBN13: 9781163915059
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"