Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life

H. Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925)

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.

Genre(s): Crime & Mystery Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Harold Quaritch Meditates Esther
00:16:45
Play 02 The Colonel Meets the Squire Esther
00:13:55
Play 03 The Tale of Sir James De La Molle Esther
00:19:30
Play 04 The End of the Tale Esther
00:15:09
Play 05 The Squire Explains the Position Esther
00:18:50
Play 06 Lawyer Quest Esther
00:12:35
Play 07 Edward Cossey, Esquire Esther
00:13:57
Play 08 Mr Quest's Wife Esther
00:13:09
Play 09 The Shadow of Ruin Esther
00:23:45
Play 10 The tennis Party Esther
00:15:06
Play 11 Ida's Bargain Esther
00:16:06
Play 12 George Prophesies Esther
00:20:53
Play 13 About Art Esther
00:18:28
Play 14 The Tiger Shows Her Claws Esther
00:13:16
Play 15 The Happy Days Esther
00:18:26
Play 16 The House With the Red Pillars Esther
00:17:36
Play 17 The Tigress in Her Den Esther
00:17:29
Play 18 "What Some Have Found So Sweet" Esther
00:18:53
Play 19 In Pawn Esther
00:14:35
Play 20 "Good-Bye to You Edward" Esther
00:15:28
Play 21 The Colonell Goes Out Shooting Esther
00:15:42
Play 22 The End of the Match Esther
00:16:20
Play 23 The Blow Falls Esther
00:15:30
Play 24 "Good-Bye, My Dear, Good-Bye" Esther
00:16:56
Play 25 The Squire Gives His Consent Esther
00:16:53
Play 26 Belle Pays a Visit Esther
00:13:57
Play 27 Mr Quest has His Innings Esther
00:16:04
Play 28 How George Treated Johnnie Esther
00:14:18
Play 29 Edward Cossey Meets With an Accident Esther
00:18:42
Play 30 Harold Takes the News Esther
00:15:38
Play 31 Ida Recants Esther
00:15:06
Play 32 George Prophesies Again Esther
00:17:52
Play 33 The Squire Speaks His Mind Esther
00:14:12
Play 34 Georges Diplomatic Errand Esther
00:15:30
Play 35 The Sword of Damocles Esther
00:17:42
Play 36 How the Game Ended Esther
00:14:32
Play 37 Sister Agnes Esther
00:16:57
Play 38 Colonel Quaritch Expresses His Views Esther
00:18:46
Play 39 The Colonel Goes to Sleep Esther
00:13:30
Play 40 But Not to Bed Esther
00:15:01
Play 41 How the Night Went Esther
00:28:01
Play 42 Ida Goes to Meet Her Fate Esther
00:13:56
Play 43 George is Seen To Laugh Esther
00:20:55
Play 44 Christmas Chimes Esther
00:13:50