The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811–1863).
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
- Author credits: Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811–1863)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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