'It was not what we got out of civilization but what we put into it that was our gain. Its luxuries and ostentations were, in themselves, perhaps bad for us. But the pursuit of them was good. It called forth thought and effort, sharpened our wits, strengthened our brains.'

One of Jerome K. Jerome's lost gems, All Roads Lead to Calvary is a captivating coming-of-age tale set against the tragic backdrop of the Great War.

First published in 1919, Jerome K. Jerome's classic bildungsroman centres on the spirited Joan Allway. Frightfully clever and ambitious, Joan dreams of becoming a journalist after graduating. Stepping into her professional career on the eve of the First World War, she moves effortlessly through the worlds of journalism and politics. Meeting a rich cast of characters along the way, Joan navigates opposing perceptions, moral dilemmas and unexpected adventures for the very first time. A fascinating insight into war-torn Britain in the early twentieth century, All Roads Lead to Calvary remains a compelling exploration of faith, choice and the struggles of modern life.

Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927) was an English author and actor. Renowned for his comic works, he is best known for the hilarious travelogue, Three Men in a Boat. A prolific writer and admirer of the theatre, he penned several novels, essays and plays throughout his life.