In Rebecca West's historical novel, 'The Return of the Soldier,' the narrative follows the lives of three women whose destinies become intertwined with the return of a soldier suffering from amnesia after World War I. With poignant and lyrical prose, West captures the emotional turmoil of the characters as they navigate love, loss, and the effects of war. The novel is a prominent example of early 20th-century British literature, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and social class with a keen eye for detail and psychological insight.