While many of H. Rider Haggard's acclaimed action-adventure tales take place in exotic locations, Colonel Quaritch, V.C. unfolds in the author's own backyard. After leaving active service, a decorated officer moves back to his ancestral village....
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While many of H. Rider Haggard's acclaimed action-adventure tales take place in exotic locations, Colonel Quaritch, V.C. unfolds in the author's own backyard. After leaving active service, a decorated officer moves back to his ancestral village. Instead of finding the peace and quiet he was seeking, however, life in this ""quaint"" community proves to be just as dramatic as his days on the battlefield. Fans of Victorian domestic dramas will delight in this rollicking tale
Title; Contents; Chapter I - Harold Quaritch Meditates; Chapter II - The Colonel Meets the Squire; Chapter III - The Tale of Sir James de la Molle; Chapter IV - The End of the Tale; Chapter V - The Squire Explains the Position; Chapter VI - Lawyer Quest; Chapter VII - Edward Cossey, Esquire; Chapter VIII - Mr. Quest's Wife; Chapter IX - The Shadow of Ruin; Chapter X - The Tennis Party; Chapter XI - Ida's Bargain; Chapter XII - George Prophesies; Chapter XIII - About Art; Chapter XIV - The Tiger Shows Her Claws; Chapter XV - The Happy Days; Chapter XVI - The House with the Red Pillars
Chapter XVII - The Tigress in Her DenChapter XVIII - ""What Some Have Found so Sweet""; Chapter XIX - In Pawn; Chapter XX - ""Good-Bye to You, Edward""; Chapter XXI - The Colonel Goes Out Shooting; Chapter XXII - The End of the Match; Chapter XXIII - The Blow Falls; Chapter XXIV - ""Good-Bye, My Dear, Good-Bye!""; Chapter XXV - The Squire Gives His Consent; Chapter XXVI - Belle Pays a Visit; Chapter XXVII - Mr. Quest Has His Innings; Chapter XXVIII - How George Treated Johnnie; Chapter XXIX - Edward Cossey Meets with an Accident; Chapter XXX - Harold Takes the News; Chapter XXXI - Ida Recants
Chapter XXXII - George Prophesies AgainChapter XXXIII - The Squire Speaks His Mind; Chapter XXXIV - George's Diplomatic Errand; Chapter XXXV - The Sword of Damocles; Chapter XXXVI - How the Game Ended; Chapter XXXVII - Sister Agnes; Chapter XXXVIII - Colonel Quaritch Expresses His Views; Chapter XXXIX - The Colonel Goes to Sleep; Chapter XL - But Not to Bed; Chapter XLI - How the Night Went; Chapter XLII - Ida Goes to Meet Her Fate; Chapter XLIII - George is Seen to Laugh; Chapter XLIV - Christmas Chimes; Conclusion - Good-Bye; Endnotes
