Quicksands by B.M. Croker (1927)

Quicksands is a novel that explores the themes of identity, morality, and social class in Victorian England. The story follows the life of John Sinclair, a young man who is struggling to find his place in society after being disinherited by his father. As John navigates the complexities of high society, he becomes embroiled in a series of moral dilemmas that challenge his beliefs and values. Through his experiences, Croker examines the societal pressures that shape individual identity and the consequences of living a life of convenience and luxury.

By B.M. Croker · First published 1927 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 29 chapters

Contents

• THE BRIDGE OF DREAMS
• BEKE
• A MEETING ON THE MARSHES
• A DANCE AT "THE PLOUGH"
• THE GREAT INVASION
• IN AUNT MINA'S SHOES
• THE FAMILY SKELETON
• "AN OPEN DOOR"
• OUT OF THE FRYING-PAN
• THE "ASPHODEL"
• A HILL STATION
• THE NOTORIOUS MRS. DE LACY
• A FRESH START
• THE CLUB
• A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP
• AN UNWELCOME VISITOR
• A COMPROMISE
• THE RESIDENCY BALL
• "YES OR NO?"
• CLOUDS
• RONNIE'S CONFESSION
• PUNISHMENT
• A HAVEN
• THE FLIGHT
• AT BANGALORE
• WITHIN THE PRECINCTS
• DARK DAYS
• HYDER ALI'S GARDEN
• THE ORDER OF RELEASE

More by B.M. Croker

• Collected Stories (1920)
• The Road to Mandalay (1892)
• The Serpent's Tooth (1898)
• The Real Lady Hilda (1896)
• A FREE-WILL OFFERING (1850)
• The Missus a Dog Tragedy (1898)
• THE BETRAYAL OF SHERE BAHADUR (1924)
• Proven or not Proven? (1920)
• All works by B.M. Croker