'Tween Snow and FireA Tale of the Last Kafir War (Edition2024) - Softcover

Mitford, Bertram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 936809568X ISBN 13: 9789368095682

Publisher: Double 9 Books, 2024

Synopsis

Tween Snow and Fire: A Tale of the Last Kafir War explores the themes of war, honor, and the clash of cultures during a tumultuous period in history. Set in the context of the last Kafir War, the novel delves into the complex relationships between colonial forces and indigenous tribes, highlighting the tensions that arise when two distinct worlds collide. The story examines the brutality of conflict, the sacrifices made in the name of duty, and the personal costs of war, particularly through the lens of soldiers and their experiences on the battlefield. Alongside the physical violence of war, the narrative reflects on themes of loyalty, bravery, and the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion. The characters in the novel are faced with moral dilemmas as they navigate their roles in a war that is not just about land, but about cultural survival and identity. At the heart of the book is the idea of heroism, but it is a heroism tempered by the grim realities of war and the personal toll it takes on those involved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 936809568X
• ISBN 13: 9789368095682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290