The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales by Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Author Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944
Title The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales
Contents The laird's luck -- Three men of Badajos -- The two scouts -- Midsummer fires -- Captain Dick and Captain Jacka -- The poisoned ice -- D'Arfet's vengeance -- Margery of Lawhibbet -- Phoebus on Halzaphron.
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales" by A.T. Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories often explore themes of luck, fate, and the human experience within the backdrop of life in Scotland, featuring characters rich in depth and complexity. The opening tale introduces Ensign David Marie Joseph Mackenzie, who meets a tragic fate in battle, providing a glimpse into the lives of soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars. The beginning of the book sets the stage by recounting the events surrounding Mackenzie’s service with the Moray Highlanders during a crucial engagement. As Major Reginald Sparkes reflects on Mackenzie's character and untimely death at Quatre Bras, the narrative reveals the dark secret of a stain upon his honor—that of an unproven accusation against him. The story unfolds through details of the soldiers' camaraderie, the challenges they face on the battlefield, and the poignant introspection of their leader regarding loyalty, guilt, and the consequences of fate. This engaging opening draws readers into a world where valor and dishonor intertwine, ultimately leaving room for deeper explorations of the human condition throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories, English
Subject Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12923
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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