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  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 14 - The Tiger Shows Her Claws

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 14 - The Tiger Shows Her Claws
    Sep 21 2026
    In which Edward Cossey faces the jealous bitterness of Mrs. Quest, whose reckless affection threatens his reputation and stirs unease, even as dark family news compels his urgent departure. Meanwhile, Mr. Quest wrestles with the haunting presence of a past entanglement and the tangled intrigues that bind them all in a web of uneasy alliances and veiled rancour.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 12 - George Prophesies

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 12 - George Prophesies
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the venerable Squire and his loyal servant George grapple with the tangled and grievous state of the family’s finances, concluding that ruin may be imminent unless a providential solution arises. Their grave discourse is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Cossey, whose unexpected proposal to rescue the estate under conditions of secrecy offers a glimmer of hope amidst the gathering shadows.
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    21 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 10 - The tennis Party

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 10 - The tennis Party
    Sep 19 2026
    In which Miss Ida de la Molle confronts the harsh realities of her family's financial ruin with a fortitude born of instinct and grace, engaging with the keen and somewhat sinister Mr. Quest to seek a solution through a delicate and trying proposal. The scene is set with a charming lawn tennis gathering that casts into relief the nobility of Ida’s character amidst the commonplace company, while the arrival of Colonel Quaritch introduces a sober and imposing presence to the social tableau.
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    15 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 8 - Mr Quest's Wife

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 8 - Mr Quest's Wife
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the genteel yet troubled Mrs. Quest reveals the bitter story behind her unhappy marriage to Edward Cossey, whose presence stirs conflicting emotions and a desperate plea for escape from their tormenting situation. Their delicate dance of affection and despair unfolds against the backdrop of genteel society’s watchful eyes, hinting at the weight of secrets and sacrifices borne with weary resignation.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 6 - Lawyer Quest

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 6 - Lawyer Quest
    Sep 17 2026
    In which a resolute Squire dispatches his loyal and resourceful retainer, George, to secure an important consultation with the local lawyer Mr. Quest regarding the troublesome Moat Farm, with their discourse revealing the parlous state of affairs between landlords and tenants amidst falling rents. We are introduced to George’s steadfast devotion to the Squire and the subtle but suffocating control Mr. Quest wields over the estate, setting a tone of quiet struggle beneath the autumnal calm.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 4 - The End of the Tale

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 4 - The End of the Tale
    Sep 16 2026
    In which the narrative draws us into the gentle refinement of Honham Castle’s drawing-room, where Ida recounts the sorrowful history of Sir James de la Molle and his hidden treasure, held captive by mystery and faded ink within a bloodstained Bible. Amidst talk of ancestral woes and uncertain tenants, a lawn tennis gathering is proposed, setting a quiet stage for the intertwining of Elizabethan past and the present-day struggles of landed gentry.
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    15 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 1 - Harold Quaritch Meditates

    Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 1 - Harold Quaritch Meditates
    Sep 15 2026
    In which Colonel Harold Quaritch, a soldier recently settled in the quiet village of Honham upon inheriting his late aunt’s modest estate, reflects upon the enduring impressions of certain faces and memories that time cannot alter. As he contemplates the landscape surrounding his ancient home, including the mysterious mound known as Dead Man’s Mount, his thoughts linger on a striking woman once glimpsed beside a golden cornfield and the shadowed history of the de la Molle family.
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    17 min
  • The Brethren Chapter 23 - Saint Rosamund

    The Brethren Chapter 23 - Saint Rosamund
    Sep 13 2026
    In which Godwin, recovering in Saladin's camp and troubled by lost loves and the call of faith, resolves to dedicate his remaining life to the Church, while meanwhile the princess Rosamund, cloaked in the habit of a novice, bravely confronts the grim fate that hangs over Jerusalem. Amid solemn prayers and harrowing counsel from her sisters, she receives Saladin’s letter beseeching her to surrender in hope of sparing the city, and with steadfast courage, she prepares to meet her destiny accompanied by her betrothed, Sir Wulf.
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    39 min