The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty…
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"The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Q. Anne" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel published in 1852. Henry Esmond narrates his life story, beginning as an orphan who becomes a devoted member of the Castlewood family. When he discovers he's the rightful heir to the family estate, he must choose between his inheritance and protecting those he loves. Set against England's tumultuous
political landscape, Henry's journey takes him through war, literary circles, and Jacobite intrigue, while navigating complex feelings for his foster-mother and her beautiful daughter Beatrix. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Henry_Esmond |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2511 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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