Marie Corelli 
Boy 
A Sketch

‘Boy: A Sketch’ unfolds as a poignant narrative, portraying the neglectful upbringing of ‘Boy’ by his careless parents. Despite the Muirs’ indifference, the kindness of Miss Leslie and The Major shapes Boy’s path. From Brittany to an English Military School, he grows indifferent and blase. Expelled from Sandhurst due to drunkenness, he spirals into debt and fraud. Remorseful, Boy enlists, redeems himself in the Boer War, sacrificing his life to save a childhood friend. Marie Corelli’s novel is a powerful exploration of redemption, friendship, and the impact of upbringing on one’s destiny.