Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life
H. Rider Haggard
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Length 12 h 10 min
Chapters 44
First published 1888
This is not your typical H. Rider Haggard adventure book yet it is full of mystery and intrigue including a coerced marriage, bigotry, adultery, murder and a buried treasure!
This is the tale of an ancient family’s struggles to survive, one woman’s selflessness and another’s evil schemes; Two Gentlemen, two scoundrels and one very underestimated, loyal servant.
Listen as the tale unfolds and guess where the treasure is hidden that can save them all! Summary by Esther.
Chapters
1
Harold Quaritch Meditates Read by Esther 16:45
2
The Colonel Meets the Squire Read by Esther 13:55
3
The Tale of Sir James De La Molle Read by Esther 19:30
4
The End of the Tale Read by Esther 15:09
5
The Squire Explains the Position Read by Esther 18:50
6
Lawyer Quest Read by Esther 12:35
7
Edward Cossey, Esquire Read by Esther 13:57
8
Mr Quest's Wife Read by Esther 13:09
9
The Shadow of Ruin Read by Esther 23:45
10
The tennis Party Read by Esther 15:06
11
Ida's Bargain Read by Esther 16:06
12
George Prophesies Read by Esther 20:53
13
About Art Read by Esther 18:28
14
The Tiger Shows Her Claws Read by Esther 13:16
15
The Happy Days Read by Esther 18:26
16
The House With the Red Pillars Read by Esther 17:36
17
The Tigress in Her Den Read by Esther 17:29
18
"What Some Have Found So Sweet" Read by Esther 18:53
19
In Pawn Read by Esther 14:35
20
"Good-Bye to You Edward" Read by Esther 15:28
21
The Colonell Goes Out Shooting Read by Esther 15:42
22
The End of the Match Read by Esther 16:20
23
The Blow Falls Read by Esther 15:30
24
"Good-Bye, My Dear, Good-Bye" Read by Esther 16:56
25
The Squire Gives His Consent Read by Esther 16:53
26
Belle Pays a Visit Read by Esther 13:57
27
Mr Quest has His Innings Read by Esther 16:04
28
How George Treated Johnnie Read by Esther 14:18
29
Edward Cossey Meets With an Accident Read by Esther 18:42
30
Harold Takes the News Read by Esther 15:38
31
Ida Recants Read by Esther 15:06
32
George Prophesies Again Read by Esther 17:52
33
The Squire Speaks His Mind Read by Esther 14:12
34
Georges Diplomatic Errand Read by Esther 15:30
35
The Sword of Damocles Read by Esther 17:42
36
How the Game Ended Read by Esther 14:32
37
Sister Agnes Read by Esther 16:57
38
Colonel Quaritch Expresses His Views Read by Esther 18:46
39
The Colonel Goes to Sleep Read by Esther 13:30
40
But Not to Bed Read by Esther 15:01
41
How the Night Went Read by Esther 28:01
42
Ida Goes to Meet Her Fate Read by Esther 13:56
43
George is Seen To Laugh Read by Esther 20:55
44
Christmas Chimes Read by Esther 13:50
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