{"product_id":"the-conscientious-objector-9781673919356","title":"The Conscientious Objector","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen Palmer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Science Fiction - Steampunk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the outbreak of war on the Continent, Erasmus Darwin finds himself caught up in a jingoistic fervour for which he feels no sympathy. Yet soon he is on the Western Front: frightened, appalled, and alone apart from a few pals who don't understand his pacifism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon however he finds himself entangled in a secret mission the like of which has never been attempted, one which stretches his pacifism to the limit...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and thought-provoking alternative history of the First World War from the author of \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eFactory Girl\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eFactory Girl\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy: \u003cbr\u003e\"I would highly recommend this to any steampunk lover...\" \u003ci\u003eSFF World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a fascinating book and I very much enjoyed it.\" Nimue Brown\u003cbr\u003e\"As the first in a series this novel is pretty special... a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read.\" Goodreads\u003cbr\u003e\"Provides an exciting ride trhough a clockwork version of Edwardian England, leading to a conclusion that brings together the various themes in a satisfying way.\" Amazon\u003cbr\u003e\"This is all good thought provoking stuff, that I thoroughly enjoyed...\" Goodreads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45549454262423,"sku":"9781673919356","price":1651.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781673919356.webp?v=1767911951","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-conscientious-objector-9781673919356","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}