Just before sailing off to war in the Sudan, British guardsman Harry
Feversham quits his regiment. He immediately receives four white
feathers-symbols of cowardice-one each from his three best friends and
his fiancée. To disprove this grave dishonor, Harry dons an Arabian
disguise and leaves for the Sudan, where he anonymously comes to the aid
of his three friends, saving each of their lives. Having proved his
bravery, Harry returns to England, hoping to regain the love and respect
of his fiancée. This suspenseful tale movingly depicts a distinctive
code of honor that was deeply valued and strongly promoted by the
British during the height of their imperial power.
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