The Trumpeter Major by Thomas Hardy is a fascinating historical romance book about love, loyalty and adventure during the Napoleonic Wars. The main character of the book, trumpeter Calver of the 1st Dragoon Regiment, is the owner of a mysterious trumpet that changes his life forever. In the center of the plot - the complex relationship between the three main characters: the trumpeter Kelver, his lover Anne and the officer of the dragoon regiment Derzhmehod. The love triangle is constantly emphasized by Moorish intrigues and military events, which makes the book exciting and tense until the last page. "Trumpet Major" is a fascinating study of human feelings in the most difficult times, which will leave a mark in the heart of every reader.