Some Do Not

Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows Christopher Tietjens, a talented statistician and aristocrat grappling with a failing marriage and societal changes. As he engages in a passionate affair with a young Suffragette, Tietjens' sense of duty compels him to enlist, reflecting his internal conflicts and the turmoil of a dying era. The novel, acclaimed for its depth and complexity, explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war, solidifying Ford Madox Ford's status as a significant 20th-century novelist.