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An empire at its pinnacle, through a soldier’s eyes. In her acclaimed debut novel, Carmel Joyce paints an unforgettable portrait of the British Empire — seen through Sergeant Major John Wright, a brave Ulster soldier serving in the British Army during the days of the Raj.
Through Wright and his family, Joyce brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of empire: the camaraderie of the regiment, the dangers of distant postings, the human cost of service to the Crown. Meticulously researched and richly illustrated with historical photographs, this moving novel captures a vanished world with authenticity and heart.
For readers of historical fiction and military history alike, The Queen’s Own Ulster Soldier is a stirring tribute to loyalty, duty, and the enduring spirit of Ulster’s soldiers. Joyce — an up-and-coming author with a gift for historical detail — honors the ordinary soldiers whose courage built, and whose sacrifices sustained, an empire. A debut to remember.
In her acclaimed debut novel, Carmel Joyce paints an unforgettable portrait of the British Empire at its pinnacle — seen through the eyes of an Ulster soldier.
The Queen’s Own Ulster Soldier follows Sergeant Major John Wright, a brave soldier from Ulster serving in the British Army during the days of the Raj. Through Wright and his family, Joyce brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of empire: the camaraderie of the regiment, the dangers of distant postings, and the human cost of service to the Crown.
Meticulously researched and richly illustrated with historical photographs, this moving novel captures a vanished world with authenticity and heart. Joyce — an up-and-coming author with a gift for historical detail — honors the ordinary soldiers whose courage built, and whose sacrifices sustained, an empire.
For readers of historical fiction and military history alike, The Queen’s Own Ulster Soldier is a stirring tribute to loyalty, duty, and the enduring spirit of Ulster’s soldiers. A debut to remember.
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