A Son of Mars, volume 1

"A Son of Mars, Volume 1" by Arthur Griffiths is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Herbert Larkins, a young boy raised in a military barrack setting, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he is identified as the long-lost grandson of Lady Farrington, setting off a series of events that will challenge his identity and loyalties. The beginning of the book introduces us to Herbert Larkins, a child living in the barracks with the Larkins family, particularly under the care of Sergeant Jonadab and Mrs. Larkins. The chaos of the Larkins' large household culminates in a tragic accident when Herbert's eldest brother is injured, leading to a surprising encounter with Lady Farrington, who believes Herbert is her grandson. As the narrative unfolds, Herbert is drawn into a world of privilege and expectation, leaving his childhood home to assume a new identity and pursue his destiny while entangled in Lady Farrington's complicated family history, making it clear that both his upbringing and future are shrouded in mystery and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Arthur George Frederick Griffiths was a British military officer, prison administrator and author who published more than 60 books during his lifetime. He was also a military historian who wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century, and was for a time military correspondent for The Times newspaper.