Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 9 - The Shadow of Ruin
In which Mr. Quest, a man of intricate character and conflicting passions, conceals his bitter schemes behind a veneer of cultured refinement, while approaching Honham Castle bearing grave news. Here ...
19 Syys 23min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 10 - The tennis Party
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...
19 Syys 15min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 7 - Edward Cossey, Esquire
In which Mr. Quest grapples with the dire prospect of foreclosure on the Honham Castle estates and finds a potential ally in the young and distinguished Edward Cossey, heir to a wealthy banking family...
18 Syys 14min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 8 - Mr Quest's Wife
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...
18 Syys 13min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 5 - The Squire Explains the Position
In which the Squire of Honham reveals the troubling decline of his ancestral estate, burdened by debts and the loss of tenants, while his daughter Ida confronts him with a clear-eyed urgency about the...
17 Syys 18min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 6 - Lawyer Quest
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 di...
17 Syys 12min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 3 - The Tale of Sir James De La Molle
In which Colonel Quaritch is introduced to Ida de la Molle, a striking and dignified woman whose past is touched by the memory of her late brother and the solemn history of her family estate. Over din...
16 Syys 19min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 4 - The End of the Tale
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 m...
16 Syys 15min
