Publisher's Synopsis
The Comrade in White is a novel written by W. H. Leathem. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows the life of a young doctor named Paul Llwellyn, who is sent to work in a remote mining town in South Africa. There, he meets a mysterious figure known as the Comrade in White, who is revered by the local miners for his ability to heal their ailments.As Paul gets to know the Comrade, he begins to uncover the truth about the man's identity and the secrets he has been keeping hidden. Along the way, he also falls in love with a local woman named Elsa, who is struggling to come to terms with her own past.As tensions mount between the miners and the mine owners, Paul finds himself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to tear the town apart. With the help of the Comrade in White and Elsa, he must navigate the treacherous waters of greed and corruption to bring justice to the oppressed miners and restore peace to the town.The Comrade in White is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in South African history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.1916. From the Introduction: The Great War has put a strain on the resources of human nature, as well as on material resources. Men who have come through the hell of the trenches have discovered some of the secrets of life and death. Many of them have known a reinforcement of spiritual power. It is quite natural that this fact should often be described in emotional form as direct interposition of angels and other supernatural agencies. Among these the most beautiful and tender stories are those of The Comrade in White.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.