History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
William Makepeace Thackeray
Play
Length 19 h 21 min
Chapters 42
First published 1852
A classic Victorian novel and a historical novel rolled into one! Read about court and army life during the reign of Queen Anne - a story of Catholic - Protestant intrigue, and the party which aspired to the restoration of Bonny Prince Charlie. And, a good love story as well. (Summary by Karen Merline)
Chapters
1
Preface & Introduction Read by Måns Broo 13:57
2
Bk I, ch 02: Relates how Francis, Fourth Viscount, arrives at Castlewood Read by Laura Koskinen 22:14
3
Bk I, ch 03: Whither, in the time of Thomas, Third Viscount, I had preceded him as Page to Isabella Read by Laura Koskinen 30:32
4
Bk I, ch 04: I am placed under a Popish Priest and bred to that Religion . . .Vicountess Castlewood Read by rachelellen 15:48
5
Bk I, ch 05: My Superiors are engaged in Plots for the Restoration of King James II Read by rachelellen 25:31
6
Bk I, ch 06: The Issue of the Plots.--The Death of Thomas, Third Viscount of Castlewood; and the Imprisonment of his Viscountess Read by Måns Broo 32:34
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Bk I, ch 07: I am left at Castlewood an Orphan, and find most kind Protectors there Read by JemmaBlythe 20:59
8
Bk I, ch 08: After Good Fortune comes Evil Read by JemmaBlythe 21:49
9
Bk I, ch 09: I have the Small-pox, and prepare to leave Castlewood Read by Laura Koskinen 58:11
10
Bk I, ch 10: I go to Cambridge, and do but little Good there Read by Ralph Snelson 18:07
11
Bk I, ch 11: I come home for a Holiday to Castlewood, and find a Skeleton in the House Read by Debra Lynn 31:47
12
Bk I, ch 12: My Lord Mohun comes among us for no Good Read by JemmaBlythe 23:49
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Bk I, ch 13: My Lord leaves us and his Evil behind him Read by JemmaBlythe 31:08
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Bk I, ch 14: We ride after him to London Read by JemmaBlythe 36:27
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Bk II, ch 01: I am in Prison, and Visited, but not Consoled there Read by Ralph Snelson 24:16
16
Bk II, ch 02: I come to the End of my Captivity, but not of my Trouble Read by Max Porter Zasada 22:58
17
Bk II, ch 03: I take the Queen's Pay in Quin's Regiment Read by Ralph Snelson 24:01
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Bk II, ch 04: Recapitulations Read by Ralph Snelson 15:36
19
Bk II, ch 05: I go on the Vigo Bay Expedition, taste Salt Water and smell Powder Read by Ralph Snelson 27:36
20
Bk II, ch 06: The 29th December Read by Måns Broo 17:04
21
Bk II, ch 07: I am made Welcome at Walcote Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017) 24:13
22
Bk II, ch 08: Family Talk Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017) 16:33
23
Bk II, ch 09: I make the Campaign of 1704 Read by Jim Mowatt 25:36
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Bk II, ch 10: An Old Story about a Fool and a Woman Read by Justin Brett 22:58
25
Bk II, ch 11: The famous Mr. Joseph Addison Read by Justin Brett 25:09
26
Bk II, ch 12: I get a Company in the Campaign of 1706 Read by rachelellen 12:10
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Bk II, ch 13: I meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and find my Mother's Grave, and my own Cradle there Read by rachelellen 29:22
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Bk II, ch 14: The Campaign of 1707, 1708 Read by Ralph Snelson 19:01
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Bk II, ch 15: General Webb wins the Battle of Wynendael Read by Ralph Snelson 1:02:05
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Bk III, ch 01: I come to an End of my Battles and Bruises Read by Ralph Snelson 35:05
31
Bk III, ch 02: I go Home, and harp on the Old String Read by Ralph Snelson 36:50
32
Bk III, ch 03: A Paper out of the "Spectator" Read by Jack Farrell 52:48
33
Bk III, ch 04: Beatrix's New Suitor Read by Jack Farrell 26:51
34
Bk III, ch 05: Mohun appears for the Last Time in this History Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 40:36
35
Bk III, ch 06: Poor Beatrix Read by Kirsten Ferreri 12:15
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Bk III, ch 07: I visit Castlewood once more Read by rachelellen 24:30
37
Bk III, ch 08: I travel to France and bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud Read by Ralph Snelson 25:14
38
Bk III, ch 09: The Original of the Portrait comes to England Read by Ralph Snelson 34:44
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Bk III, ch 10: We entertain a very Distinguished Guest at Kensington Read by rachelellen 32:42
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Bk III, ch 11: Our Guest quits us as not being Hospitable enough Read by rachelellen 22:14
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Bk III, ch 12: A great Scheme, and who Balked it Read by rachelellen 12:54
42
August 1, 1714 Read by Aaron Elliott 33:30
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