The Queen of Sheba and my Cousin the Colonel
The Queen of Sheba and my Cousin the Colonel follows a young bank clerk on a horseback journey filled with romance and adventure, ultimately leading him to unexpected revelations about love and his own identity. As he navigates the complexities of his feelings for Ruth and the dynamics of her family, he faces both anticipation and anxiety about the future.
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich · First published 1876 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 18 chapters · 84,632 words
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In the month of June, 1872, Mr. Edward Lynde, the assistant cashier and / bookkeeper of the Nautilus Bank at Rivermouth, found himself in a / position to execute a plan which he had long meditated in secret.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Bailey Aldrich
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
- Length: 84,632 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 1,158 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, presenting a narrative that is imaginative and not based on real events.
- Literary Fiction — It explores complex themes and character development, focusing on the human experience.
- Historical Fiction — The title references a historical figure, suggesting elements of historical context and exploration.
- Adventure — The narrative may include elements of adventure, reflecting journeys or explorations.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · family · cousins · royalty · Sheba · colonel · narrative · 19th century · American literature · cultural exploration · identity
Contents
- Mary
- In which there is a Family Jar
- In which Mary Takes a New Departure
- The Odd Adventure which Befell Young Lynde in the Hill Country
- Cinderella's Slipper
- Beyond the Sea
- The Denhams
- From Geneva to Chamouni
- Montanvert
- In the Shadow of Mont Blanc
- From Chamouni to Geneva
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II