History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
by William Makepeace Thackeray
- Genres: Historical fiction
- Languages: English
- Provider: Librivox
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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
Bk I intro & Bk I, ch 01: An Account of the Family of Esmond of Castlewood Hall
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Bk I, ch 03: Whither, in the time of Thomas, Third Viscount, I had preceded him as Page to Isabella
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Bk I, ch 04: I am placed under a Popish Priest and bred to that Religion . . .Vicountess Castlewood
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Bk I, ch 05: My Superiors are engaged in Plots for the Restoration of King James II
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Bk I, ch 06: The Issue of the Plots.--The Death of Thomas, Third Viscount of Castlewood; and the Imprisonment of his Viscountess
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Bk I, ch 07: I am left at Castlewood an Orphan, and find most kind Protectors there
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Bk I, ch 11: I come home for a Holiday to Castlewood, and find a Skeleton in the House
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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
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