Small Wars

About “Small Wars”

Small Wars is the story of Hal Treherne, a British Army major transferred to Cyprus in 1956, and his wife Clara, as they navigate the challenges of life during the conflict between British forces and Cypriots seeking union with Greece. The novel portrays Hal's transformation from a dedicated soldier to a man burdened by the moral complexities of war, and Clara's struggle with anxiety and emotional distance as her husband changes under the strain of combat.