Marcel's Duty: A Story of War Time is a historical novel written by Mary E. Palgrave and published in 1881. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and revolves around the life of Marcel, a young French boy who is forced to leave his home and family to serve in the army. The novel explores the themes of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism as Marcel faces the harsh realities of war and the challenges of being away from his loved ones...