This classic adventure novel is a gripping tale of courage, redemption, and honor. Set against the backdrop of British colonialism and the Mahdist War in Sudan, it follows Harry Feversham, a young officer who resigns from the army, only to be branded a coward by his fiancée and friends, symbolized by their gift of four white feathers. Driven by guilt, Harry embarks on a dangerous mission to prove his bravery and reclaim his honor.