History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

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A classic Victorian novel and a historical novel rolled into one! Read about court and army life during the reign of Queen Anne - a story of Catholic - Protestant intrigue, and the party which aspired to the restoration of Bonny Prince Charlie. And, a good love story as well. (Summary by Karen Merline)

  1. Episode 1

    Bk I intro & Bk I, ch 01: An Account of the Family of Esmond of Castlewood Hall

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    20 min

  2. Episode 2

    Bk I, ch 02: Relates how Francis, Fourth Viscount, arrives at Castlewood

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    22 min

  3. Episode 3

    Bk I, ch 03: Whither, in the time of Thomas, Third Viscount, I had preceded him as Page to Isabella

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    31 min

  4. Episode 4

    Bk I, ch 04: I am placed under a Popish Priest and bred to that Religion . . .Vicountess Castlewood

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    16 min

  5. Episode 5

    Bk I, ch 05: My Superiors are engaged in Plots for the Restoration of King James II

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    26 min

  6. Episode 6

    Bk I, ch 06: The Issue of the Plots.--The Death of Thomas, Third Viscount of Castlewood; and the Imprisonment of his Viscountess

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    33 min

  7. Episode 7

    Bk I, ch 07: I am left at Castlewood an Orphan, and find most kind Protectors there

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    21 min

  8. Episode 8

    Bk I, ch 08: After Good Fortune comes Evil

    History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne, The by William Ma

    22 min
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A classic Victorian novel and a historical novel rolled into one! Read about court and army life during the reign of Queen Anne - a story of Catholic - Protestant intrigue, and the party which aspired to the restoration of Bonny Prince Charlie. And, a good love story as well. (Summary by Karen Merline)

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