The Four Feathers, A. E. W. Mason
The Four Feathers, A. E. W. Mason
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The Four Feathers

Author: A. E. W. Mason

Narrator: Ralph Cosham

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2008

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Just before his regiment sails off to war in the Sudan, British officer Harry Feversham quits the military. He is immediately given four white feathers as symbols of cowardice, one by each of his three best friends and one by his fiance. To disprove this grave dishonor, Harry dons an Arabian disguise and leaves for the Sudan, where he anonymously comes to the aid of his three friends, saving each of their lives. Having proven his bravery, Harry returns to England, hoping to regain the love and respect of his fiance. This suspenseful tale movingly depicts a distinctive code of honor that was deeply valued and strongly promoted by the British during the height of their imperial power.

About A. E. W. Mason

A. E. W. Mason (1865–1948) was born in Dulwich, England. A graduate of Oxford, he was first a professional actor before becoming a playwright. When he turned to writing fiction, he proved to be a versatile and prolific author, excelling at historical fiction, adventure fiction, social melodrama, and crime fiction. He is perhaps best remembered today for his tales of adventure and detection, often set in exotic locales.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charles on February 06, 2023

This review is from the Kindle edition, March 24, 2011, free on Amazon. Mr. Mason had a way with words. His prose flows and paints almost visible pictures of his characters and scenes. Unfortunately his research skills did not match his writing skills or perhaps he didn't care about accuracy and tho......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on November 17, 2016

I mentioned this book a while back in my review of Beau Geste as also being somewhat dated by the writing style. I have read it before and was never overly enthralled...but I love the story. It's been copied and made into at least 3 movies I know of (1939, 1978 TV Movie, and 2002). So I decided to g......more

Goodreads review by Charlie Parker on December 28, 2023

Las cuatro plumas Libro ambientado al final del siglo XIX en la época colonial británica. Es una novela romántica aventurera que me ha sorprendido por su magnífica historia. Se publicó en 1902. Cuenta la vida de Harry Feversham, oficial británico casi por obligación al ser hijo de militares, pero con......more

Goodreads review by Phil on August 28, 2012

The Heath Ledger movie makes you think this book is an action thriller. That is false. Mason's work is a look into the emotions and decisions made by extraordinary people. What war or fighting is described in this novel is described by characters who participated in it, and most of the story takes p......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on June 13, 2021

An adventure novel should earn its title, and The Four Feathers certainly does. Unexpected betrayal; a daring rescue; deus-ex-machinaed hope amidst the pit of despair; it's all here. Still, The Four is pleasantly unique, and what sets it apart from the others of its genre is its surprisingly modern d......more

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