The Girls at his Billet

Originally published in 1916 The Girls at His Billet by Berta Ruck is a delightful romantic comedy set against the backdrop of World War I blending humor emotion and charm into a timeless story of love identity and misunderstanding. Known for her witty and heartwarming storytelling Berta Ruck captures the spirit of an era when the world was changing — and so were the hearts of its young men and women.The novel follows Toby a spirited young woman who driven by curiosity and adventure disguises herself as a soldier and finds herself billeted among officers at a training camp. When she meets the dashing and honorable Captain Gilchrist her secret identity leads to a series of comic situations romantic entanglements and heartfelt discoveries. What begins as an amusing masquerade soon turns into an exploration of courage loyalty and the power of genuine love that transcends appearances.