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Discover 'Instrument of Slaughter', a gripping historical novel set in January 1916, when Britain faced the tumult of enacting conscription. This captivating story plunges you into the life of Cyril Ablatt, a principled leader of Shoreditch's conscientious objectors and a compelling figure grappling with societal prejudice. Faced with public animosity, Cyril famously asserts he will not be 'an instrument of slaughter in a khaki uniform.' But when he is brutally murdered, the narrative shifts to Scotland Yard detectives Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy, who are thrown into a web of intrigue as they investigate Cyril's life and the motives surrounding his shocking death.
As they delve deeper, they unveil a complex tapestry of characters who all play a role in this tragic story and adhere to the themes of war, morality, and societal pressure. With 352 pages of vivid storytelling, the novel explores the struggles of conscientious objectors against the backdrop of World War I, raising questions about duty, honor, and personal choice during one of history's darkest times. This book, published by Faber Factory in 2013, provides a thought-provoking and gripping read for history buffs and fiction enthusiasts alike.
Order now and immerse yourself in this fascinating exploration of humanity and conflict. Your purchase of 'Instrument of Slaughter' will be delivered promptly, ensuring that you can begin this literary journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780749013349
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 352
Description:
January 1916. Britain is on the brink of enforcing conscription. Eligible young men who have not yet signed up to fight are despised as 'conchies' and 'shirkers', subjected to hatred and verbal abuse. Cyril Ablatt, leader of Shoreditch's group of conscientious objectors, makes a rousing speech at a meeting of the No-Conscription Fellowship, refusing to be 'an instrument of slaughter in a khaki uniform'.
When Cyril is brutally bludgeoned to death, Scotland Yard detectives Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy are assigned to the case. As the pair build up a portrait of Cyril, they unearth an intriguing private life behind the man's saintly facade. It soon becomes clear there are plenty of suspicious characters with motives for the killing.
Meanwhile, public sympathy is lukewarm. Some people even claim that a conchie deserves to die if he won't fight for King and Country. And in the wake of the murder, three close friends of Ablatt fear that they may also be under threat. Marmion and Keedy will have to work fast to find the killer before any more deaths occur...
As they delve deeper, they unveil a complex tapestry of characters who all play a role in this tragic story and adhere to the themes of war, morality, and societal pressure. With 352 pages of vivid storytelling, the novel explores the struggles of conscientious objectors against the backdrop of World War I, raising questions about duty, honor, and personal choice during one of history's darkest times. This book, published by Faber Factory in 2013, provides a thought-provoking and gripping read for history buffs and fiction enthusiasts alike.
Order now and immerse yourself in this fascinating exploration of humanity and conflict. Your purchase of 'Instrument of Slaughter' will be delivered promptly, ensuring that you can begin this literary journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780749013349
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 352
Description:
January 1916. Britain is on the brink of enforcing conscription. Eligible young men who have not yet signed up to fight are despised as 'conchies' and 'shirkers', subjected to hatred and verbal abuse. Cyril Ablatt, leader of Shoreditch's group of conscientious objectors, makes a rousing speech at a meeting of the No-Conscription Fellowship, refusing to be 'an instrument of slaughter in a khaki uniform'.
When Cyril is brutally bludgeoned to death, Scotland Yard detectives Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy are assigned to the case. As the pair build up a portrait of Cyril, they unearth an intriguing private life behind the man's saintly facade. It soon becomes clear there are plenty of suspicious characters with motives for the killing.
Meanwhile, public sympathy is lukewarm. Some people even claim that a conchie deserves to die if he won't fight for King and Country. And in the wake of the murder, three close friends of Ablatt fear that they may also be under threat. Marmion and Keedy will have to work fast to find the killer before any more deaths occur...