The half-hearted
John Buchan
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The half-hearted
by John Buchan
Published
2008
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
252
ISBN-13
9781406589948
Description
In the closing years of the 19th century, Lewis Haystoun, a dilettante and coward, falls for Alice Wishart, a guest at a Scottish country house party hosted by Lady Manorwater. Ill at ease in his own life, however, and constantly torn between conflicting interests and social values, Haystoun, initially something of a pathetic figure, responds to the call of duty and travels to India where--no longer half-hearted--he attempts to foil a Russian invasion of the British Empire's Hindu Kush frontier.
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How many pages are in The half-hearted?
This edition of The half-hearted has approximately 252 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The half-hearted?
For most readers, The half-hearted typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The half-hearted?
The estimated word count for The half-hearted is approximately 63,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The half-hearted?
The half-hearted was written by John Buchan.
When was The half-hearted published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.