O'Hara's Choice Author:Leon Uris Fifty years after his novel Battle Cry took the world by storm, Leon Uris returns to his first inspiration -- the Marine Corps. In 1888, Zachary O'Hara, son of a legendary Marine, is the one man who can save the Corps. But there's a beautiful obstacle in his path -- Amanda Blanton Kerr, daughter of a ruthless industrialist -- that jeopardizes ev... more »erything he's struggled to achieve.
Duty to country, love of family, and a tormented passion intertwine in this epic by international bestselling author Leon Uris.« less
The Grand Master story teller's last book. While still a good story it reflects the fact that Uris did not have time to "complete" it. Portrays the early years of the United States Marine Corps: after the Civil War influential polititians and industrialists attempted to dis-band The Corps, but a "Few Good Men" fought to keep it alive.