Marcel's Duty: A Story of War Time is a novel written by Mary E. Palgrave and published in 1881. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and follows the life of Marcel, a young Frenchman who is called to serve in the army. Marcel's Duty explores the themes of duty, loyalty, and patriotism as Marcel struggles to come to terms with his role in the war and the impact it has on his life and those around him. The novel also delves...