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The Steps Of The Sun

1899 ï ½ and two young men find their lives drawn together in the bloody Boer War. Matthew, sent down from university, enlists to go to South Africa as a trooper. He is in search of adventure, but finds himself caught up in the turmoil of this beautiful but tragically divided country ï ½ and in love with a girl on the enemy side. Will is an officer who believes in the glory of war ï ½ until he sees the realities of battle, when his views start to change. The one thing that never alters is his love for Frances, Matthews's sister. Fighting in a cruel conflict thousands of miles from home, both men, and the women they love, find themselves entangled in a drama they could never have foreseen.
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1899 ï ½ & two young men find their lives drawn together in the bloody Boer War. Matthew, sent down from university, enlists to go to South Africa as a trooper. He is in search of adventure, but finds himself caught up in the turmoil of this beautiful but tragically divided country ï ½ & in love with a girl on the enemy side. Will is an officer who believes in the glory of war ï ½ until he sees the realities of battle, when his views start to change. The one thing that never alters is his love for Frances, Matthews's sister. Fighting in a cruel conflict thousands of miles from home, both men, & the women they love, find themselves entangled in a drama they could never have foreseen.

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sun - A star at the centre of the solar system.
South Africa - A country at the southern tip of Africa.
Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.
Adventure - an undertaking of an exciting challenge or experience.
Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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