The way of an eagle (Ethel M. Dell)

„The Way of an Eagle” novel (1919) opens in India, as scapegrace Nick Ratcliffe rescues Muriel, the general’s daughter, from dire peril. Between starvation and attack, death is almost certain. Nick is small, odd-looking, and unpredictable. But he has somehow won the general’s unconditional confidence. Not so with Muriel. Repelled yet fascinated aby his mockery and ferocity – his way of an eagle – she agrees to a betrothal, then breaks it off for clean-cut Blake Grange. Back in England, Muriel gradually learns the truth of her feelings and of Blake’s. But when she returns to India Nick, now maimed in his country’s service, is nowhere to be seen until new peril strikes. True love prevails. This is an old-fashioned adventure/romance and it’s impossible to put down.