On Greenhow Hill by Rudyard Kipling

Set in the Yorkshire countryside, this story follows a young soldier recovering from wounds sustained in Afghanistan, as he wrestles with his past and future. As he contemplates desertion and reflects on his life, the landscape and memories converge to test his resolve. The plot is introspective and atmospheric, focusing on personal transformation. Kipling explores themes of duty, identity, and redemption. A poetic and meditative tale of a soldier on the edge.