Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 25 - The Squire Gives His Consent
In which Edward Cossey, fired by a fervent if somewhat self-interested passion, seeks and secures the reluctant consent of the Squire to his engagement with Ida, amidst whispers of secrecy and the pro...
27 Sep 16min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 26 - Belle Pays a Visit
In which Mr. Quest, having secured a substantial sum and the prospect of renewed fortune, confronts his wife Belle with frank truths about her past and the imminent marriage of her former lover, Edwar...
27 Sep 14min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 23 - The Blow Falls
In which Colonel Quaritch confronts Edward Cossey with a painful and personal history that compels a reluctant retraction of accusations, revealing a family secret bound by solemn promises. Meanwhile,...
26 Sep 15min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 24 - "Good-Bye, My Dear, Good-Bye"
In which Ida, burdened by duty and sorrow, confronts the harsh reality of her engagement to Mr. Cossey and seeks solace in the storm-swept solitude of her ancestral churchyard, where she unexpectedly ...
26 Sep 17min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 21 - The Colonell Goes Out Shooting
In which Colonel Quaritch prepares for a day’s autumn shooting at the Castle, where chance encounters and polite rivalries set the stage amid the golden oaks and ancient mounds of the Honham countrysi...
25 Sep 15min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 22 - The End of the Match
In which a shooting match unfolds with faltering confidence and rising tension between the contestants, culminating in a remarkable display of skill that secures a surprising victory. Yet beneath the ...
25 Sep 16min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 19 - In Pawn
In which Colonel Quaritch confesses his deep love to Ida, who reveals with sorrow and dignity that she is bound by a solemn promise of marriage to another, given as security for her ancestral estate. ...
24 Sep 14min
Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 20 - "Good-Bye to You Edward"
In which Edward Cossey returns to Boisingham with an anxious heart and finds himself torn between his past devotion to Mrs. Quest and his growing passion for Ida de la Molle, amidst tangled emotions a...
24 Sep 15min
