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

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. (0 hr 9 min)

Chapters

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

Reviews

Some of the Best of Haggard!

(5 stars)

Luella

Excellent book of Haggard's. The reader was very solid also. Quite enjoyed!

BRAVO

(5 stars)

Avid Listener

It was difficult to believe this was a Haggard book sincr had no Ayesha, no Allan, and no Africa. Not every author can switch gears so completely and still produce such a gem. It compares favorably with Wilkie Collins without being so long-winded. The narration was excellent.

oh my God

(5 stars)

Brett Miller

I had to triple check to make sure this was a Haggard novel. As another reviewer said, it's more like a Wilkie Collins story. It is without a doubt the best no Quatermain novel Haggard put out.

A sweet story

(5 stars)

benefitsingers

I really enjoyed this story. I was rooting for Colonel Quaritch through the story, he is a very loveable guy. The narration was pretty good too if I remember. Good story worth listening to.

what a fantastic Adventure romance treasure hunt story!

(5 stars)

ameyer99

I have loved everything H Rider Haggard has written and this narrator is quite good loved it thank you so much