Rudyard Kipling - The Light That Failed: 'We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse''

Set against the backdrop of war and artistry, the story follows Dick Heldar, a war correspondent and aspiring artist whose life takes a tragic turn when he discovers he is going blind due to a war injury. As he grapples with his deteriorating vision, he rekindles a romance with his childhood sweetheart, Maisie. The narrative explores profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh choices between personal relationships and camaraderie forged in battle, as Dick confronts the fading light of his dreams and aspirations.