The Rebels by Sandor Marai

Set in the waning days of World War I, the story follows four adolescent boys on the brink of adulthood in a small Hungarian town. As they grapple with the impending responsibilities and uncertainties of their futures, they form a secret society to rebel against the constraints of their environment and the expectations placed upon them. Their youthful defiance and camaraderie are tested as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and betrayal, ultimately leading to a poignant and unexpected confrontation with the realities of their world.

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