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Romance · 1890 · English

The Light That Failed

by Rudyard Kipling

About this book

The Light That Failed by Rudyard Kipling explores man-woman relationships — fiction, artists — fiction, voyages and travels — fiction.

From the opening pages: “The children had discovered that their lives would be unendurable without pistol-practice. After much forethought and self-denial, Dick had saved seven shillings and sixpence, the price of a badly constructed Belgian revolver. Maisie could only contribute half a crown to the syndicate for the purchase of a hundred cartridges. “You can save better than I can, Dick,” she explained; “I like nice things to eat, and it doesn’t matter to you. Besides, boys ought to do these…”

Author
Rudyard Kipling
First published
1890
Category
Romance
Language
English

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