Without the Smell of Fire 1941 - Hardcover

by Walter C. Lanyon (Author)

Without the Smell of Fire is a historical novel written by Walter C. Lanyon and published in 1941. The book is set during World War II and follows the story of a young American soldier named Tom, who is sent to fight in Europe. Tom is a devout Christian and struggles to reconcile his faith with the violence and horror of war. He meets a young French woman named Marie and falls in love with her, but their relationship is complicated by the war and the cultural differences between them. As Tom fights in the war, he learns valuable lessons about courage, sacrifice, and the power of faith. The novel is a moving exploration of the human experience during wartime, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.