{ "item_title" : "The Point Of Honor", "item_author" : [" Joseph Conrad "], "item_description" : "The Point of Honor: A Military Tale is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1908. The story takes place in the early 19th century and follows the character of d'Hubert, a French officer who is challenged to a duel by a fellow officer, Feraud. The reason for the challenge is never fully explained, but it is suggested that it has something to do with a woman.The novel explores the concept of honor and the code of conduct that governed the behavior of military officers during this time period. D'Hubert and Feraud are both bound by their sense of honor and duty, and the duel becomes a test of their courage and loyalty to their respective countries.As the story unfolds, d'Hubert and Feraud engage in a series of duels, each one more dangerous than the last. The tension builds as the two men become increasingly obsessed with their rivalry, and their lives are put at risk.The Point of Honor is a gripping tale of honor, duty, and the consequences of pride and obsession. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the duels and the characters' inner turmoil make for a compelling read, and the novel remains a classic of military literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/43/254/306/1432543067_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "25.95", "online_price" : "25.95", "our_price" : "25.95", "club_price" : "25.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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