The Conquering Hero is a historical fiction novel written by John Murray Gibbon. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Hugh Wynne. Hugh is a Welshman who dreams of becoming a doctor. However, his plans are disrupted when he is conscripted into the British army and sent to fight in the American Revolution.Hugh proves to be a skilled soldier and rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a captain. He also...
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