The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother by Thomas Hardy — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Set against a backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, this is a novel about a young woman and the three very different suitors who vie for her hand. Two of the men are brothers involved in the fighting, one an easygoing sailor, the other an honest and diffident trumpet major, the third suitor being the cowardly son of the local squire.
Quick facts about The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother
- Title: The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother
- Author: Thomas Hardy
- First published: 1880
- Genre: fiction, history, napoleonic wars, 1800-1815
- OpenLibrary ID: OL44993W
Where to read The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother
The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother by Thomas Hardy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother about?
Set against a backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, this is a novel about a young woman and the three very different suitors who vie for her hand.
Who wrote The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother?
The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother was written by Thomas Hardy.
When was The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother published?
The Trumpet-Major, and Robert His Brother was first published in 1880.



