<b>The Four Feathers</b> is a novel written by <b>A.E.W. Mason</b> in 1902. The story is set during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of <b>Harry Faversham</b>, a young officer in the <b>British Army</b>.<br /><br />Harry is deeply in love with Ethne Eustace, but just as he is about to propose to her, he receives orders to go to <b>Sudan</b> to fight in a war against the Mahdi, who is leading a rebellion against the British. Harry is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Ethne. The novel is a powerful tale of redemption, courage, and love, and has remained popular for over a century.<br /><br /><b>A. E. W. Mason</b>&nbsp;(1865-1948) was an English author, playwright, actor, army officer, intelligence agent, and politician. He is best known for his 1902 novel &quot;The&nbsp;Four Feathers&quot; which tells the story of courage and cowardice in wartime. Mason is also known for creating&nbsp;<b>Inspector Hanaud</b>, a French detective who was an early template for&nbsp;Agatha Christie&#39;s famous&nbsp;Hercule Poirot. Despite being one of the most popular authors in life, he was almost forgotten soon after his death in 1948.