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Title	:	Beau Geste (Beau Geste #1)
Author	:	P.C. Wren
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 367 pages
Published	:	December 1st 1976 by Buccaneer Books (first published 1924)
Categories	:	Fiction. Adventure. Classics. Historical. Historical Fiction. Mystery. Cultural. Africa

Beau Geste (Beau Geste #1) Hardcover | Pages: 367 pages

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Questions of duty and decency as shield over a loved one are examined in this wonderful novel of adventure and friendship. Michael, Digby and John (the Geste brothers) run away to join the French Foreign Legion in Algeria after the "Blue Water" sapphire disappears and Lady Brandon (the aunt who has raised them) suspects all three. As the brothers become soldiers they learn that not all threats are faced in combat; enemies often hide inside the fort where you think you are safe. David Chase does a fantastic job of vocal characterization for each character - so glad to get this book out of my 'classic bucket-list' - now I will watch the movie adaptations!

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Original Title:	Beau Geste
ISBN:	0899681352 (ISBN13: 9780899681351)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Beau Geste #1
Setting:	France Algeria North Africa

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Amazing story! The beginning is a bit confusing and you have to allow time to get into the flow of the language and the old-fashioned style of the story. But once you do - wow! Brothers Beau, Digby, and John and their friends Hank and Buddy and of course Sgt. Lejaune are characters you will never forget. I understand the 1939 movie version with Gary Cooper was quite good, although the idea of Gary Cooper playing a 20 year old English gentleman is a bit of a stretch!

helloOH where is Max Perkins when you need himwordy slogadventure storyfar too much dead spacenothing nothing is happening does not age wellsee the Gary Cooper movieits much better than the bookyours trulymac

Rousing tale of grim deeds and satirical heroic characters. A real page turner, and while not a completely happy ending, it wrapped up well. Glad I finally read it. Side note: the descriptions of heat in the desert may be a good aid in getting through your February, if that's what you need.

A stirring historical mystery, a tale filled with adventure. The story of three brothers who for reasons of their own run away to join the French Foreign Legion. This is a rollicking good tale of loyalty, honour, love and mateship. Reminded me of one of those "boy's own" adventure tales. A few lulls in the pacing and delivery but a wonderful premise. Far exceeded my expectations.I regret that it's taken me so long to get around to reading this (IMO) unappreciated classic.

Let me say that I am a huge fan of old adventure movies, one of my favourites has been Beau Geste (39 with Gary Cooper, Robert Preston and Ray Milland). The source book has been on the Get to read list for a very long time, thanks to my wifes thoughtful gift of a Nook last Christmas, Ive been slowly popping off some of the classics on that list. If you have a Nook or a Kindle, I would advise you dont get the lowest price version of this classic. The text was so filled with typos it was difficult

Reread Dec 2012, loved again. ---What a fabulous book!! I am SO enjoying building up my reactionary library (see article pasted in below). Beau Geste was an ultimate boy/man book (to be much enjoyed by women who love real men too:). While I have to admit that there wasn't, perhaps, anything mind-blowingly profound in this book (except maybe that it's so very different from the messages found in most more modern lit), there were a few things I thought made this book one I want the little men I'm

Bought this book after being addicted to the tv series back in the 80's and falling in love with Benedict Taylor! Loved the book...just wish I still had it! Obviously lost over the years and this particular edition can't be purchased now.