The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne

by William Makepeace Thackeray

"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally issued 2006-05-18. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2511).
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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne

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