Set in 1916, Three Cheers for Me introduces Bartholomew Bandy, a fourth-year Canadian medical student eager to serve in World War I. With chin in hand and ideals intact, Bandy anticipates a straightforward campaign far from scandal. Instead, the realities of trench warfare quickly challenge his notions of virtue and proper conduct.

Equipped with a horse-like face and a knack for accidental chaos, Bandy stumbles into encounters with historical figures such as King George V, Winston Churchill, and a young Lester Pearson. His misadventures blend sharp wit with vivid wartime scenes, turning each perilous moment into comic relief without downplaying the era’s stakes.

Part memoir and part satire, this first volume of The Bandy Papers offers a fresh perspective on WWI, marrying rich period detail with irreverent humor. Readers will appreciate its lively narrative voice and the surprising warmth behind Bandy’s blunders.

• Humorous WWI setting
• Medical student’s misadventures
• Cameos by Churchill, Pearson, King George V
• Blend of history and satire

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