The Sinews Of War

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Set in turn-of-the-century London, the novel follows John Grimbal, a clerk in a shipping company, as he strives to rise in the competitive shipping industry. Ambitious and determined, John navigates both professional challenges and social disparities in his romance with Mary, a governess. As he faces a pivotal business deal and an unpredictable sea voyage, themes of love, ambition, and adventure unfold. Eden Phillpotts vividly captures the era's shipping life, making this work a notable piece of early 20th-century British literature.