James Grant (1822-87) was a Scottish novelist and historian. This novel set during the Crimean War of 1853-56 was first published in book form in 1872, having previously been serialised in Tinsley's Magazine from October 1871-August 1872. Excerpt: And she is to be there--nay, is there already; so one more chance is given me to meet her. But for what?--to part again silently, and more helplessly b...